Dengue Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

18928

CPT Codes
87798 (x2)

Includes

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

Preferred Specimen

1.2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

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

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days

Reference Range

Dengue Virus 1 or 3 RNA	Not detected
Dengue Virus 2 or 4 RNA	Not detected

Clinical Significance

PCR is used to diagnose Dengue fever infection during the initial stage of infection, days 1-5 after onset of symptoms. The assay has been designed to detect dengue virus subgroups 1 and 3 (DV1/3 probe), as well as subgroups 2 and 4 (DV2/4 probe).

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