Dengue fever antibodies
Microbiology
Notes
- The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
- This is a test for infection in travellers to tropical regions, Dengue fever does not occur in the United Kingdom.
- A travel history and date of onset of illness is mandatory when requesting this investigation
- Dengue nucleic acid detection assays (e.g. PCR) can be performed on serum or EDTA blood samples. Please discuss with the laboratory.
- See also:
Sample requirements
Serum - paired samples normally required
8.5ml of blood taken into a plain gel tube
Required information
- Relevant clinical details
- Date of onset
- Travel history (itinerary and dates)
- Yellow fever vaccination history
Storage/transport
Store at fridge temperature
Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature
Turnaround time
Sent to a National Reference Centre
10 - 14 days
Page last reviewed: 22/10/2013