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HelpTest Code LAB2973 Dengue Fever Antibodies
Additional Codes
Dengue Abs
Clinical System Name
Dengue Fever Antibodies
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, or Gold Microtainers
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Hemolysis, icteric, lipemic, or bacterial contaminated sera.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Deliver specimen to the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room Temp |
7 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 30 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
T - Sa |
3 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc.
33608 Ortega Highway, Bldg B-West Wing
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Phone Number: (800) 642-4657
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86790 (x2)
Methodology
Method: Immunoassay (IA)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Dengue Fever Antibody (IgG) | < 0.80 |
| Dengue Fever Antibody (IgM) | ≤ 1.65 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Dengue Fever Antibodies (IgG, IgM) |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |