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Dengue Fever Virus, PCR

Test Code
LAB1913


CPT Codes
87798

Includes
Dengue Virus 1 or 3 RNA; Dengue Virus 2 or 4 RNA


Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.