Dengue Virus (1-4) RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Test Code

14013

CPT Codes
87798 (x4)

Preferred Specimen

1.2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples using heparin as anticoagulant

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

Clinical Significance

This assay detects and differentiates four subgroups of the Dengue virus and is used as an aid in the diagnosis of Dengue fever infection during the acute phase (Days 1-5 after the onset of symptoms).

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