Zika virus IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay

ZIKV IgM SerPl IA-aCnc

Definition

Quantitative analysis of Zika virus IgM antibodies in serum or plasma specimens by immunoassay-based methods. Similar to most EIA tests, results are reported as a ratio of optical densities. Zika virus IgM antibodies become detectable 4-8 days after the onset of symptoms and persist for months. Serological cross-reactivity is strong between Zika and other flaviviruses, especially Dengue virus. Therefore, positive results for this test are presumptive and should be confirmed by neutralizing antibody testing [LOINC: 80620-8]. Negative results for this test on a sample taken during the first week of illness does not rule out infection and the test should be repeated on a convalescent sample.

ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; SUDS; ZIKV