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Synonym(s):
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Detection of IgM Antibodies to Dengue
Virus using IgM capture ELISA.
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Requisition
Form
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G-2V
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Test
Description
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Dengue detect IgM capture ELISA is for
the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to recombinant antigens in serum
for the presumptive diagnosis of Dengue virus.
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Pre-Approval
Needed
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N/A
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Supplemental
Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental
Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on
Specimens from (sources)
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Human
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Sample/Specimen
Type for Testing
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Serum
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Minimum
Volume/Size Required
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1.0 mL
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Storage/Preservation
Prior to Shipping
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Serum separated from the clot may be
stored at 2°C to 8°C up to 48 hours, but then must be frozen at -20°C or
colder until used.
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Transport Medium
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N/A
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Specimen
Labeling
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Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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Shipping and
Specimen Handling Requirements
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- Ship
according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Handle as
infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple contain in
accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents.
Additional forms & resources
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Method
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ELISA
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Turn-around Time
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7 working days
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Interferences/Limitations
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Material must be viable.
- Improper storage or shipping temperatures
limit organism recovery
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| Common Causes for
Rejection
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-
insufficient
quantity
- unacceptable specimen type or source
- improper shipping conditions
- expired collection container
- discrepancies between specimen label and
submission form
- incomplete or missing submission form.
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Additional
Information
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Minimum volume for CDC confirmation
testing 0.5 mL
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