Dengue Fever Antibodies (IgG, IgM) and NS1 Antigen Panel

Test Code

93192

CPT Codes
87449, 86790 (x2)

Includes

Dengue Fever Antibody (IgG), Dengue Fever Antibody (IgM), Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen

Preferred Specimen

1.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis • Icteric • Lipemic • Bacterial contaminated sera

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

See individual assays

Clinical Significance

NS1 antigen detection can serve as an effective bridge between dengue RNA detection (usually negative by day 5) and dengue IgM detection (may not be positive until day 6) for identifying acute dengue virus infection.

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