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Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen
Test Code92942
CPT Codes
87449
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Thurs; Report available: 1-5 days
Clinical Significance
Dengue NS1 antigen is found in serum during the acute phase of dengue virus infection, typically during days 1-9 after onset of symptoms. NS1 antigen may be positive when RNA and/or IgM detection assays are negative.