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Test Id : DENGS

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Dengue Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Serum

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Useful For
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Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection caused by dengue virus

Highlights

Detection of dengue virus nucleic acid in serum is suggestive of recent exposure and acute infection with dengue virus.

 

The presence of dengue virus nucleic acid in serum can be used as a marker for acute-phase infection. Patients with a history of symptoms for more than 1 week may be negative by molecular tests (ie, real-time polymerase chain reaction) and may require serologic testing to confirm the diagnosis of dengue virus infection.

Testing Algorithm
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Method Name
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Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Dengue Virus, PCR, Serum

Aliases
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Dengue fever

Break Bone Fever

Flavivirus

Mosquito-borne infection

Arbovirus

Testing Algorithm
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Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Serum

Ordering Guidance

The presence of dengue virus nucleic acid in serum overlaps with the presence of dengue virus nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) antigen (DNSAG / Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen, Serum). Patients with a history of symptoms for more than 1 week may be negative by molecular tests (ie, real-time polymerase chain reaction) and may require serologic testing (DENVP / Dengue Virus Antibody/Antigen Panel, Serum) to confirm the diagnosis of dengue virus infection.

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot the serum into a sterile container.

2. Serum specimens not aliquoted from the serum gel collection tube into a sterile container will be rejected.

Special Instructions
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Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244)with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

0.3 mL

Reject Due To
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Gross hemolysis Reject
Heat-inactivated specimen Reject

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
Frozen 7 days

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection caused by dengue virus

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

Clinical Information
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Dengue virus (DV) is a globally distributed flavivirus with 4 distinct serotypes (DV-1, -2, -3, -4) primarily transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of over 100 countries. DV poses a significant worldwide public health threat with approximately 2.5 to 3 billion people residing in DV endemic areas, among whom 100 to 200 million individuals will be infected and approximately 30,000 patients will succumb to the disease annually.

 

Following dengue infection, the incubation period varies from 3 to 7 days. While some individuals remain asymptomatic, the majority will develop classic dengue fever. Symptomatic patients become acutely febrile and present with severe musculoskeletal pain, headache, retro-orbital pain, and a transient macular rash most often observed in children. Fever defervescence signals disease resolution in most individuals. However, children and young adults remain at increased risk for progression to dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome, particularly during repeat infection with a new DV serotype.

 

Detection of DV nucleic acid in serum is a marker of acute infection with this virus. Importantly, the period of time that the virus can be detected in serum is brief and, therefore, molecular testing should be performed within the first week following onset of symptoms. After this time, serologic testing is the preferred method for diagnosis of DV infection.

Reference Values
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Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Interpretation
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Positive:

The detection of dengue virus nucleic acid in serum is consistent with acute-phase infection.

 

Dengue virus nucleic acid may be detectable during the first 1 to 7 days following the onset of symptoms.

 

Negative:

The absence of dengue nucleic acid in serum is consistent with the lack of acute-phase infection.

 

Dengue virus nucleic acid may not be detected if the serum specimen is collected immediately following dengue virus infection (<24-48 hours) and is rarely detectable following 7 days of symptoms.

Cautions
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Results should be used in conjunction with clinical presentation and exposure history.

 

Negative dengue virus (DV) polymerase chain reaction results may occur if the specimen was collected more than 7 days following symptom onset. Serologic testing for the presence of IgM and IgG antibodies to DV is recommended in such cases.

Supportive Data

Assay Inclusivity:

The Altona RealStar Dengue virus reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay was tested using control strains of each of the 4 dengue serotypes and was able to detect serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

 

Accuracy:

A commercial panel (SeraCare) of known positive samples for dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4 was tested. Each member of the panel was tested in triplicate, and all replicates were positive by the Altona RealStar Dengue assay.

 

Thirty analyte-negative serum samples were spiked (1:10 dilution) with plasma samples collected in South America during an outbreak of dengue virus and determined to be positive for the virus. Of the 30 spiked serum samples, 29 (97%) were positive by the Altona RealStar Dengue RT-PCR assay.

 

Limit of Detection:

The limit of detection in serum was determined to be the following:

 

Dengue serotype 1:14 genomic targets/mcL (7000 genomic targets/mL)

Dengue serotype 2: 2 genomic targets/mcL (1000 genomic targets/mL)

Dengue serotype 3: 1.6 genomic targets/mcL (800 genomic targets/mL)

Dengue serotype 4: 13 genomic targets/mcL (6500 genomic targets/mL)

 

Reference Range (Analytical Specificity):

A total of 20 serum samples collected from normal donors were analyzed by the Altona RealStar Dengue RT-PCR assay, and all 20 were negative.

 

A cross-reactivity panel of bacteria (n=12), viruses (n=15), and parasites (n=2) was tested, and all were negative by the Altona Dengue RT-PCR assay.

Clinical Reference
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1. Bhatt S, Gething PW, Brady OJ, et al. The global distribution and burden of dengue. Nature. 2013;496(7446):504-507

2. Dengue-an infectious disease of staggering proportions. Lancet. 2013;381(9884):2136

3. Rigau-Perez JG, Clark GG, Gubler DJ, Reiter P, Sanders EJ, Vorndam AV. Dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever. Lancet. 1998;352(9132):971-977

4. Tang KF, Ooi EE. Diagnosis of dengue: an update. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2012;10(8):895-907

5. Guzman MG, Kouri G. Dengue diagnosis, advances and challenges. Int J Infect Dis. 2004;8(2):69-80

Method Description
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The Altona Real Star DENV is a qualitative, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay targeting the 3' untranslated region polyprotein gene. The assay includes a heterologous amplification system (internal control: IC) to identify possible RT-PCR inhibition and to confirm the integrity of the reagents of the kit. Specimens are run on the LightCycler 480 following nucleic acid extraction using the NucliSENS EasyMag (BioMerieux). RT-PCR technology utilizes a reverse-transcriptase reaction to convert RNA into complementary DNA, PCR for the amplification of specific target sequences, and target specific probes for the detection of the amplified DNA. The probes are labelled with fluorescent reporter and quencher dyes. Probes specific for DENV RNA are labelled with the fluorophore FAM. The probe specific for the IC is labeled with the fluorophore JOE. IC control in corresponding detector channels of the RT-PCR instrument.(Package insert: RealStar Dengue RT-PCR Kit 2.0. Altona Diagnostics; 01/2017)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

Same day/1 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time
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7 days

Performing Laboratory Location
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Rochester

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Test Classification
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

87798

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
DENGS Dengue Virus, PCR, Serum 7855-0
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
606372 Dengue Virus, PCR, Serum 7855-0

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Sample Reports
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SI Sample Reports
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