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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to detect and differentiate dengue serotypes 1-4. Nucleic acid may fail to be detected in symptomatic individuals after one week. Serologic testing may be required to confirm dengue virus infection.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Preferred transport temp: Frozen
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Heparinized specimens.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
Specimen source required.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
2-5 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
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.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
This assay detects and differentiates dengue serotypes 1-4.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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