Arbovirus Detection (Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika), NAAT

Data Value
Method Real Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (q-PCR); Amplification of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika virus RNA
CPT Code 87798
Test Scope Qualitative detection of Dengue Virus, Chikungunya Virus and Zika Virus
Preferred Specimen

For Dengue and Chikungunya: serum or cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collected alongside a matched serum specimen

For Zika: urine or amniotic fluid
Specimen Container Serum must be separated from blood clot. Collection tube should not contain preservatives.
Specimen Identification Label tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection.
Special Instructions
  • Indicate site of collection or source on requisition.
  • Include the date the sample was collected, date of onset of illness, a brief clinical description or the provisional diagnosis as well as any other pertinent clinical information on the requisition.
  • Onset date, specimen collected date, travel dates, and travel location(s) should be included
Shipping Requirements Specimen should be kept refrigerated at 4°C and shipped cold on gel ice-packs. Frozen specimens (less than or equal to -20⁰C) should be shipped on dry ice.
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Specimen quantity not sufficient (QNS)
  • Specimen not refrigerated
  • Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimen
Turn-around-time 24-48 hours (M-F)