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HHV-8 PCR, Blood (Quantitative)

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB5671
EPIC ORDER
  HHV8 PCR
CPT Code(s)   87799
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 2 mL blood/Lavender EDTA tube 
  Micro: 0.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Quest Diagnostics
Turnaround Time   4-6 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report.

Reviewed by Brandon Lane on November 12, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514