Dengue IgM
Abbreviation
DNGM
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
-store at 2-8 C up to 48 hours
-frozen at -20C up to 30 days
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
None
Reference Ranges
ISR:<1.65=Negative (no detectable antibody. Results does not rule out Dengue infection.
1.65-2.84=Equivocal (should be repeated in duplicate, if both duplicates are either above or below the cutoff, the results may be reported as such.)
>2.84=Positive-(presence of detectable IgM antibody)
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic transport tube
Methodology
MAC ELISA
Clinical Significance
Intended for use in patients with clinical symptoms consistent with either dengue fever or dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Alternative Names
Anti-Dengue IgM
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum