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DENGUE VIRUS ANTIGEN

Synonym(s):
Lab Section Category
Specimen Required

​3 – 5 mL plain blood, within 9 days of onset of illness

Storage/Transport

​Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.

Method

​Enzyme immunoassay

Test Results

​Reported as Positive or Negative

Turnaround Time

​<1 – 3 days

Day(s) Test Set up

​Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Change History Notes

  • 29 Jul 2014 04:45 PM

    Change of Day(s) Test Setup to every Monday, Wednesday and Friday w.e.f 1 August 2014.

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Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025