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Test Code DNSAG Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen, Serum

Reporting Name

Dengue Virus NS1 Ag, S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of dengue virus infection

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Interpretation

Positive:

The presence of dengue nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) antigen is consistent with acute-phase infection with dengue virus.

 

The NS1 antigen is typically detectable within 1 to 2 days following infection and up to 9 days following symptom onset.

 

NS1 antigen may also be detectable during secondary dengue virus infection, but for a shorter duration of time (1-4 days following symptom onset).

 

Negative:

The absence of dengue NS1 antigen is consistent with the lack of acute-phase infection.

 

The NS1 antigen may be negative if specimen is collected immediately following dengue virus infection (<24-48 hours) and is rarely detectable following 9 to 10 days of symptoms.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 7 days

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86790

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
DNSAG Dengue Virus NS1 Ag, S 75377-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
DENS1 Dengue NS1 Ag, S 75377-2
DNAGI Dengue Ag Interpretation 69048-7

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
DENS1 Dengue NS1 Ag, S No Yes
DNAGI Dengue Ag Interpretation No Yes