Dengue Fever Abs (IgG,IgM)
Order Name
DENGUE FEV
Test Number: 5554703
Revision Date 09/11/2017
Test Number: 5554703
Revision Date 09/11/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Dengue Fever Abs (IgG,IgM)
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or serum-separator tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transfer tube. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Eurofins Viracor LLC EURKS#403532 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 6-11 Days |
| Clinical Use | 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 Labcorp Test Code | 819213 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 819213 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86790x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |