11/12/2025
🚨 Positive Dengue IgG Test: What Your Result Means & What To Do Next?
Educational breakdown for anyone who just received a Dengue IgG-positive report.
1. What Does a Positive Dengue IgG Mean?
A positive IgG result usually indicates past exposure to the dengue virus. IgG antibodies stay in your body for months or even years.
This means:
It does NOT confirm that you currently have dengue.
It suggests your immune system has encountered dengue at some point in the past.
It may also cross-react with other similar viruses.
2. How to Confirm if You Have an Active Dengue Infection
To determine whether you are currently infected, you need follow-up tests:
a) NS1 Antigen Test (Day 1–7 of symptoms)
Detects active infection early. Very useful during the first week.
b) IgM Antibody Test
IgM rises during recent or new infections.
Positive IgM + symptoms = more suggestive of current infection.
c) PCR (NAAT)
Detects the virus directly. Highly accurate within the first week of symptoms.
d) Clinical Evaluation
A healthcare provider will consider symptoms such as fever, body pain, nausea, rash, and your recent exposure history.
3. When Should You Repeat Testing?
If symptoms persist or if initial tests were done too early, repeat testing helps clarify whether the infection is recent or old.
4. Important Note!
A positive IgG alone cannot diagnose an active case of dengue. Always pair your test results with proper medical consultation.
Laboratory Technology (Medical Laboratory Scientist)LES LABORANTINSlaboratoire d'analyses medicales مخبر التحاليل الطبيةMedical Laboratory Technology MLT