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Oropouche virus RNA

Oropouche virus

Last reviewed 2026-08-13

Public health significance

A 2024-2026 expansion that caught many menus flat-footed. This is why a living catalog exists.

Specimen types

Serum, CSF

Method

NAA, commonly LDT

CLIA / validation

LDT validation. Performance characteristics will move as national assays appear.

Interpretation

Detected / Not detected. State clearly that codes and methods are evolving.

Reflex / referral

CDC or regional reference confirmation while assays mature.

Quality control

Positive control from a reference material when available. Document the gap if it is not.

Reportability

Treat as reportable emerging arbovirus. Confirm the current state list.

HL7 / ELR

Use the current LOINC if assigned; otherwise a local code plus method, and update when CDC publishes a mapping.

Sources

CDC Oropouche updates; APHL emerging arbovirus notes.