Human herpes virus type 8 (HHV8)

Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8 or HHV8), also known as Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), is linked to several malignancies including Kaposi’s sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma, multicentric Castleman disease, and KSHV inflammatory cytokine syndrome. It primarily affects immunocompromised individuals, especially those with HIV/AIDS. Sensitive detection is essential for diagnosis, monitoring, and clinical decision-making.
HHV-8 PCR kits based on real-time PCR technology provide a specific and sensitive method for detecting HHV-8 DNA in human samples. These molecular diagnostics tools deliver accurate and reproducible results in routine and specialized laboratory workflows. Available in CE IVD-marked format for diagnostic use and research use only (RUO) version, these PCR assays support a variety of applications including cancer diagnostics, transplant monitoring, and herpesvirus research from clinical samples.