Dengue fever antibodies

Microbiology

Notes

• This is a test for infection in travellers to tropical regions
• 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:
  • Travel Associated Infections

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