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Dengue Fever Antibody (IgM) [37580]
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Test Code
DENGFM
Alias/See Also
37580
CPT Codes
86790
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
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 - Lipemia, bacterial contaminated sera
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues, Thurs; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
Dengue Fever (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
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: November 29, 2021