Orderable Name DENGM Dengue Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of dengue virus infection
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
DENG | Dengue Virus Ab, IgG, S | No | Yes |
DENM | Dengue Virus Ab, IgM, S | No | Yes |
DNABI | Dengue Ab Interpretation | No | Yes |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
IgG: negative
IgM: negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 7 daysCPT Code Information
IgM-86790
IgG-86790
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.