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Test ID: Dengue Virus IgM
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Dengue Virus IgM Antibody
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Useful For
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Qualitative determination of IgM class antibodies against Dengue virus in human serum or plasma.
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Method name and description
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Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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Specimen type / Specimen volume / Specimen container
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Specimen type: Serum or plasma
Specimen volume: 3-5 mL
Specimen container: Plasma collected in sodium heparin, Serum collected in yellow top gel tubes
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Collection instructions / Special Precautions / Timing of collection
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Collection by venipuncture as per organization guidelines
No special precautions / No timing of collection
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Storage and transport instructions
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Maintain specimen at 2-8°C
The specimens should be transported to Virology Section in cold box immediately
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Specimen Rejection Criteria
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Quantity of blood not sufficient
Wrong blood container
Container breakage / sample leaking
Lipemic sample
Grossly hemolyzed serum
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Biological reference intervals and clinical decision values
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No reference
Negative / Positive / Equivocal
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Factors affecting test performance and result interpretation
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Reactive IgM might suggests recent infection with Dengue virus or cross reaction with another flavivirus or vaccine or non-specific reaction.
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Turnaround time / Days and times test performed / Specimen retention time
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Turnaround time: Within 7 days
Days and times test performed: Twice a week.
Specimen retention time: 2 weeks
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