Dengue Fever Abs IgG & IgM
Test Mnemonic
DENGT
CPT Codes
- 86790 - QTY (2)
Includes
- Dengue Fever IgG
- Dengue Fever IgM
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 2 days |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
Days Performed
Mon
Turnaround Time
2 - 10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
| Dengue Virus IgG Antibody | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 1.64 IV or less: 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 or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to dengue fever virus detected, which may indicate a current or past infection. | |||
| Dengue Virus IgM Antibody | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < or =1.64 | IV |
Special Info
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate ASAP.