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Dengue IgM Antibody

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

This test looks for IgM antibodies against the dengue virus. IgM is the first antibody the body makes, usually from day 4–5 of fever, so a positive result points to a recent or current dengue infection.

Why is this test done?

  • Confirm dengue after the first 4–5 days of fever
  • Tell dengue from other fevers like malaria or typhoid
  • Support treatment decisions and platelet monitoring

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Sudden high fever
  • Severe body and joint pain
  • Pain behind the eyes
  • Headache
  • Rash, vomiting or bleeding gums

Normal range

Dengue IgM Negative

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A positive IgM means a recent dengue infection. Your doctor will monitor platelet count and fluid intake closely.

Common reasons
  • Recent dengue infection (spread by Aedes mosquito bite)

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

Best after day 4–5 of fever. In the first days, the NS1 antigen test is more useful.

Yes, it can stay positive for 2–3 months after infection.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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