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Dengue Virus RNA, Real-Time PCR
Test CodeDENGUE
Quest Code
18928
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
Transport Container
Transport tube
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)
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).
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |