Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB09282
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Included Tests
Dengue Virus 1 OR 3 RNA and Dengue Virus 2 or 4 RNA.
CPT Codes
87798 (x2)
Revised
09-27-22
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