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Test Directory Dengue Fever Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Dengue Fever Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Test Summary

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.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Hemolysis - Icteric - Lipemia, bacterial contaminated sera

Order Code

DENGGM

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3785

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86790 (x2)

Billing Code

670900
670896

CPT Statement

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. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Dengue Fever Antibody (IgG) <.80
Dengue Fever Antibody (IgM) <=1.65

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days