What is the Dengue NS1 Antigen Test ? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post, and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
This test detects the dengue NS1 antigen. This NS1 antigen can be detected as soon as 24 hours and up to the 9 days onset of symptoms. This test can diagnose the acute phase or primary and secondary infection of dengue.
The two main types of dengue fever blood tests:
In the acute phase, serum ranges from 0.5 – 2 g/mL
In the convalescent-phase serum is less than 0.04 g/mL
A dengue test is done to:
If someone has symptoms of dengue fever and has been in an area where the virus is common. Then this test is to be needed.
Symptoms of dengue fever:
Symptoms of severe dengue fever:
The dengue NS1 is positive then it indicates the dengue virus infection but does not reveal the stereotype. A person who has a negative NS1 test should be tested for dengue IgM antibodies to check if he/she has recently been exposed to the virus.
For more information, you can visit NCBI and CDC.gov
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