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HelpTest Code MISC1WARDEDENGM Dengue Fever IgG, IgM Antibody
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
DENGM
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 2 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Range
Dengue Fever Virus Antibody, IgG
≤1.64 IV: Negative-No significant level of detectable dengue fever virus IgG antibody.
1.65-2.84 IV: Equivocal-Questionable presence of antibodies. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
≥2.85 IV: Positive- IgG antibody to dengue fever virus detected, which may indicate a current or past infection.
Dengue Fever Virus Antibody, IgM
≤1.64 IV: Negative – No significant level of detectable dengue fever virus IgM antibody.
1.65-2.84 IV: Equivocal – Questionable presence of antibodies. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
≥2.85 IV: Positive – IgM antibody to dengue fever virus detected, which may indicate a current or recent infection.
However, low levels of IgM antibodies may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection.
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Monday
Reported
4-13 Days
CPT Codes
-86790 x2
Unacceptable Conditions
Lipemic, hemolyzed or heat-inactivated specimens.