Dengue Fever types 1, 2, 3 & 4
Methodology
RT-PCR
CPT Code
87798
Acceptable Specimens
Collect specimen within 7 days of onset of symptoms.
Serum collected in a red top tube or SST.
Specimen Storage
Store specimens in the refrigerator.
Specimen Transport
Transport specimens to the lab on cold pack as soon as possible.
Setup Days
Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.
Turn-around-time
Results are available 1-2 days upon arrival at the lab.
Lab Slip
Monster Form (PDF: 108 Kb)