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Dengue Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Test Code18928
CPT Codes
87798 (x2)
Includes
Dengue Virus 1 or 3 RNA
Dengue Virus 2 or 4 RNA
Dengue Virus 2 or 4 RNA
Preferred Specimen
1.2 mL Serum
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL Serum
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
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).
