Dengue Virus (1-4) Subtype by PCR

2013294
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Ordering Recommendation

Use to detect and differentiate dengue subtypes 1-4.

Mnemonic

DENGUEPCR

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed

Tue, Fri

Reported

2-5 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), or Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen

Unacceptable Conditions

Heparinized specimens.

Remarks

Specimen source required.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or of test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

This assay detects and differentiates Dengue subtypes 1-4.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87798

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2013295 Dengue by PCR, Source 31208-2
2013296 Dengue Type 1 by PCR 60262-3
2013297 Dengue Type 2 by PCR 60420-7
2013298 Dengue Type 3 by PCR 60419-9
2013299 Dengue Type 4 by PCR 60418-1
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Aliases

  • Breakbone Fever
Dengue Virus (1-4) Subtype by PCR