Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DENA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4895

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

5 days 2-8°C

Synonyms

Arbovirus, NS1 antigen

Turnaround Time

4 hours

available 7 days per week

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Heparin (Microtainer)
• Plain(Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Stable 5 days 2-8°C

Test Method

Enzymatic colorimetric assay; performed in biochemistry.

Please provide travel history and onset date for the current illness.

Please contact one of the Clinical Microbiologists or the Microbiology Registrar (phone numbers available on Paanui - Phone List) if you would like to discuss further.

Contact Information