Category: OTHER IMMUNOLOGY | Code: K3003
Anti-Dengue IgM
Function
Dengue fever or dengue hemorrhagic fever is an infectious disease caused by the dengue virus (carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito bites). This examination identifies the presence of anti-dengue IgM antibodies which indicate the occurrence of dengue virus infection in the body. IgG is usually positive by day 6 of the onset of fever and can persist for life.
| Test Schedule | Estimated Test Result | Container | Substance | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Saturday | 1 day | Plain | Serum. 0.5 mL | 5 days, 2-8⁰C |
Condition
Not lysate and not lipemic
Method
Rapid Test
Score Reference
≤1.65: Antibody Not Detected 1.66-2.83: Equivocal ≥2.84: Antibody Detected