Test: | Dengue Virus RNA Detection Order in NUlirt or complete NPHL Test Order Form with supplemental form http://nphl.org/documents/CDC_Submission_Form_50.34_2020.pdf |
Synonym: | Arbovirus, dengue virus RT-PCR |
Method: | |
Availability: | For more information, please review the current clinical guidelines for Zika virus testing at: https://www.cdc.gov/laboratory/specimen-submission/detail.html?CDCTestCode=CDC-10282 |
Specimen: | Serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) |
Collection Device: | See link above. Specimen Labeling: Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires 2 patient identifiers and specimen source on container. |
Volume: | See link above |
Storage/Transport: | Prior to and during shipment: Refrigerate 2-8°C. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into sterile leak-proof tube, ASAP. Place both CSF and serum at 2-8°C. |
Unacceptable: | Severely lipemic, icteric or hemolyzed samples; heat-inactivated serum; multiple freeze thaw cycles |
Specimen Stability: | See link above |
Reference Interval: | NEGATIVE - No significant level of detectable dengue virus RNA POSITIVE – Dengue virus RNA detected |
Reportable Disease: | Report positive Dengue results as Arbovirus infection within 7d to local or state health department. Refer to Nebraska DHHS Title 173, Communicable Diseases. |
Comments: | Pre-approval needed from state or local health department. Send approval to NPHL@unmc.edu or call (402) 559-9444. Documentation must accompany the specimen to include the following information: symptoms and date of onset, pregnancy status, travel, and vaccine history. During the first 7d of these illnesses, viral RNA can often be identified in serum, and RT-PCR is the preferred test for all chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses. Refer to Dengue Fever Virus Antibody IgM test for specimens collected after 7d. NUlirt packing list or appropriate paperwork (completed in entirety) must accompany specimens. Test performed at the CDC branch in Ft Collins CO under Arbovirus. Submit all specimens for CDC through the NPHL, NOT directly to the CDC. For more information, please review the current clinical guidelines for Zika virus testing at: https://www.cdc.gov/laboratory/specimen-submission/detail.html?CDCTestCode=CDC-10282 |
Revised: | 6/9/2021 |