Methodology
Qualitative Multiplex Nucleic Acid Amplification
Synonyms
Chikungunya; Dengue; Leishmania; Leptospira; Plasmodium; Malaria; West Nile Bacillus anthracis; Crimean-Congo hemorragic fever; hemorrhagic fever; Ebola; Tularemia; Lassa; Marburg; Yellow fever; Yersinia; Plague; Global Fever PCR; Tropical Fever
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
UCSD CALM Microbiology
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
24 Hours from receipt of sample
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Whole Blood Volume not indicated-Contact UCSD
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Samples from patients previously tested for GFSPP within the last 14 days will need approval from the Microbiology Laboratory Directors; Samples other than EDTA blood; Improperly stored samples; Unlabeled or improperly labeled samples; Samples exceeding storage requirements; Leaking or compromised samples (e.g. broken tube)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 1 Day; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
Contact UCSD
Minimum Test Volume
Contact UCSD
Processing Instructions
Specimens should not be centrifuged before testing. Complete a UCSD CALM Microbiology requisition to send with sample room temp same day (preferred). Write in test Global Fever Special Pathogens Panel (GFSPP). Send with TForce route courier Monday-Friday or call for a pick-up same day specimen is packaged including on weekends.
Included Tests
Chikungunya virus, Dengue virus, Leishmania spp, Leptospira spp, Plasmodium spp, West Nile virus, Bacillus anthracis, Crimean-Congo hemorragic fever virus, Ebolavirus spp, Francisella tularensis, Lassa virus, Marburgvirus, Yellow fever virus and Yersinia pestis
Revised
12/19/25
Initials
SA