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Dengue Virus Serology

Alternative Names:NS1 Antigen
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:DENG
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:10 mL
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:V.I.D.R.L.
Additional Notes:NS1 antigen is detectable up to 2 weeks from onset of fever. This test has replaced the use of PCR to detect early onset of Dengue.