Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
DENGUE FEVER ANTIBODY (IGM)
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1119 Geisinger Epic ID: 52401SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Serum
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required:
1 mL serum; minimum 0.25 mL
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Centrifuge and aliquot.
Transport temperature:
Room temperature.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.
Rejection criteria:
Avoid using hemolyzed, lipemic or bacterial contaminated sera.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
86790
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Synonyms:
Quest test code 37580, Deng AB IgM
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/09/2024 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.
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