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Dengue Fever Antibodies (IgG, IgM) [93256]
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Test Code
DENGGM
Alias/See Also
93256
CPT Codes
86790 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis - Icteric - Lipemia, bacterial contaminated sera
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease. 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
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
Dengue Fever Antibody (IgG) <.80
Dengue Fever Antibody (IgM) <=1.65
Dengue Fever Antibody (IgM) <=1.65
Clinical Significance
Dengue hemorrhagic fever and Dengue shock syndrome are caused by infection of the RNA flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito vector. Paired acute and convalescent specimens that exhibit a significant change in titer are useful to confirm clinical diagnosis of infection.
Performing Laboratory
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Last Updated: November 29, 2021
