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Chikungunya Virus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test Code40066
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
1.2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 day
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 day
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
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: Daily; Report available: 2-3 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Chikungunya Virus is a mosquito-transmitted virus that is usually associated with acute epidemic polyarthralgia and fever. Detection of Chikungunya Virus by this assay is based upon the real-time amplification of viral genomic RNA sequences from total nucleic acid extraction of the specimen.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |