Wednesday, June 7, 2017

DENGUE VIRUS (NS1 ANTIGEN), SERUM

Reference values  Modification

Test code: 4198

Effective update from 12/06/2017



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  NEGATIVE

  NS1 antigen screening is recommended for the early diagnosis of Dengue fever. The sample must be taken during days 1 to 7 after the onset of symptoms. A negative result does not exclude infection if the sample is taken after this date. In this case, screening for IgM and IgG antibodies are recommended for diagnosis.

  * Source: Insert, PNT
     
    

 Negative: Index less than 0.5

 NS1 antigen screening is recommended for the early diagnosis of Dengue fever. The sample must be taken during days 1 to 7 after the onset of symptoms. A negative result does not exclude infection if the sample is taken after this date. In this case, screening for IgM and IgG antibodies are recommended for diagnosis.

 * Source: Insert, PNT
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