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Dengue Antibody, IgM, Rapid Detection Test
Dengue IgM can support an assessment of recent infection. The sampling day matters because the antibody response takes time to develop.
Price for this test on its ownAED 220Test price AED 120
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Serum
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does the Dengue Antibody (IgM) Rapid Detection Test measure?
Also called Recent Dengue Antibody (IgM)
A clinician may request IgM when the timing of a febrile illness suggests that antibodies may be detectable. The day symptoms began is essential information.
When it may be requested
Investigating recent dengue
IgM may become detectable after the early days of an illness.
Planning follow-up
The clinician may choose a molecular or antigen test, or another specimen, according to the day of illness.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenSerum
Your checklist
No fasting is generally needed. Bring the date fever began and any earlier dengue result; the illness day is central to interpreting an IgM sample.
A clinician takes a small sample of blood from a vein. The laboratory uses serum, the liquid separated from the blood after it clots.
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Understanding your result
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Result guideDengue Antibody, IgM, Rapid Detection Test
Reading your result
A positive IgM supports a recent infection in the right setting but may cross-react. A negative test early in illness does not close the investigation.
What can affect it
- Early negative results and reactions with related viruses can complicate interpretation.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testDengue Antibody, IgM, Rapid Detection Test
- Specimen
- Serum
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
Open your laboratory report
Look for Dengue Antibody, IgM, Rapid Detection Test in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Ask which day of illness the sample represents and whether a test for dengue antigen or viral genetic material would add information.
Clinical expertise
Your laboratory team
Patient questions
Before you book
Can an early negative result exclude dengue?
No. In the first seven days of symptoms, a clinician may request a test for dengue RNA or NS1 antigen alongside IgM. After day seven, IgM is usually the main test. Seek medical assessment if dengue is suspected. Care can begin before test results are available.
Can one positive IgM establish a new dengue infection?
One positive IgM supports presumptive recent infection. Antibodies may cross-react with related viruses, so the clinician considers travel, exposure and other tests.
Can IgM and IgG in one sample tell whether this is my first dengue infection?
No. A single antibody pattern cannot reliably distinguish a first infection from reinfection. Illness timing and, when appropriate, additional or paired samples help clarify the finding.
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Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.