Test Code DENIG Dengue IgG Antibody
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top
Volume: 6.0mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5-14 days
Service Code
31944
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Update
Last updated 12/04/2022
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis: | Gross reject |
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Icterus: | Gross reject |
Lipaemic: | Gross reject |
Others: | NA |
Specimen Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type: | Serum |
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Ambient: | 1 day |
Refrigerate: | 2 days |
Frozen: | 2 weeks |
Alias
Dengue Fever
Useful For
Useful for the diagnosis of previous exposures to dengue.