Test directory: Dengue, IgM

Ordering Code 5548
Test Name Dengue, IgM
Alias Dengue, IgM (ELISA)
Dengue, IgM (DOH)
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Specimen should be collected as early as possible after onset of illness (most patients are positive by the 6th day after onset of illness). Multiple specimens may need to be collected in some cases

Complete DOH form 81.3 (including but not limited to: patient identifier, date of onset of illness, clinical signs and symptoms, travel history, immunization history, name and address of authorized orderer).
Handling Instructions Contact the Disease Investigation Branch at the Dept. of
Health prior to submitting any specimen

Ship serum in a sterile, screw-capped tube. Follow instructions for Class B - Biological Substance of the
US Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and International Air
Transport Association (IATA) for packing and shipping.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria Ambient, Insufficient quantity, Leaking specimen, Improper container or handling, Obvious microbial contamination,
Mis-labeled or unlabeled specimen, Specimen beyond stability limits
Missing, improper or incomplete requisition form (DOH form 81.3)
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 2 Months
Methodology Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reference Lab  Dept of Health

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 22, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Date Reported ALL See report.
Dengue Virus, IgM ALL NEGATIVE NEGATIVE
Interpretation ALL See report.