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Overview
By definition, dengue fever is a virus that spreads to people through mosquito bites. These mosquitoes typically originate from tropical or subtropical locations, which are the virus's primary carriers. For this reason, it is incredibly widespread ac...
Risk assessment
Dengue virus, High Fever, Flaviviruses
Ranges
Negative - < 0.9
Equivocal - 0.9 - 1.1
Positive - > 1.1
Test result interpretation
The dengue NS1 antigen is the primary component of the test. The test measures the amount of NS1 antigen in the subject's body. A greater NS1 antigen hence suggested acute dengue illness. A range of 1.1 or more NS1 antigens is regarded as high.
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Sample types
An examination of a blood sample serves as the foundation for the dengue NS1 antigen test results.
Getting Ready for Tests
There is minimal preparation needed for the blood test for dengue NS1 antigen. The test is simple and only requires drawing blo...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dengue NS1 Antigen
Rapid Detection for Dengue: Unveiling Insights with the NS1 Antigen Test
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
NS1 antigen test (nonstructural protein 1) is a test for dengue, introduced in 2006. It allows rapid detection on the first day of fever, before antibodies appear some 5 or more days later. It has been adopted for use in some 40 nations. The method of detection is through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
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