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Dengue Fever IgG,IgM 93256
Test CodeDENGUE
Alias/See Also
DENGUE
CPT Codes
86790;86790
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1
Instructions
Draw red top (no gel) send serum room temperature
Transport Container
RED
Transport Temperature
T
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 • Lipemic • 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) | <0.80 |
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
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |