Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect and differentiate dengue subtypes 1-4.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Tue, Fri
Reported
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5mL)
Frozen
Heparinized specimens.
Specimen source required.
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.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This assay detects and differentiates Dengue subtypes 1-4.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798 x4
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 |
Aliases
- Breakbone Fever