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

Test Code

DENGUE

Quest Code

93192

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 Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days

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

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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.

Reference Range

NS1 Antigen Index	<1.00
Dengue Fever Antibody (IgG)	<0.80
Dengue Fever Antibody (IgM)	≤1.65

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.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.