Arbovirus Detection by Real Time PCR (Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika)
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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 collection tube; urine collection container; appropriately sealed plastic tube (CSF) |
Specimen Identification | Label tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
Special Instructions |
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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 |
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Turn-around-time | 48 hours |