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Test ID: DNSAG    
Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen, Serum

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

An aid in the diagnosis of dengue virus infection

Highlights

Detection of the dengue virus nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) antigen is suggestive of recent exposure and/or acute infection with dengue virus.

 

This test should be used for diagnostic purposes only.

 

Dengue NS1 antigenemia overlaps with dengue virus viremia and can be used as an acute phase marker for infection.

Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
DENS1Dengue NS1 Ag, SNoYes
DNAGIDengue Ag InterpretationNoYes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

See Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Dengue Virus NS1 Ag, S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Dengue Fever
Break Bone Fever
Flavivirus
Mosquito-borne infection