Dengue NS-1 Antigen Detection By EIA - Serum in Goregaon
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Dengue NS1 antigen test is done to diagnose dengue infection. Dengue is caused by dengue virus which is transmitted to humans by bite of a mosquito. Typically patient suffers from high grade fever, pain in muscles, behind eyes, bones, headache and develop rash. However, from day 3 to day 7 is a critical period when few patients may develop severe dengue which can be life threatening.
Overview
The nonstructural protein (NS1) gets secreted in the stream of blood during dengue infection. The NS-1 Antigen Test is effective in the first nine days of symptoms. Sample blood gets collected in the serum separator tube. For 8 to 10 times, the serum separator tube is inverted. Within 15 to 30 minutes, the blood clots. The serum gets collected above the clotted blood. The serum gets sent to the laboratory for further study.
Here's everything you need to know about the dengue test.
Why is a dengue test done?
A dengue test is done to:
• Detect the presence of nonstructural protein NS1 of the mosquito-borne dengue virus.
• Allow rapid detection on the first day of the fever
• Confirm the presence of mosquito-borne dengue viral infection
• Diagnose the exposure of the patient to acute infection and dengue virus
• Measure the genetic material of the mosquito-borne dengue virus in the stream of blood
People with the following warning signs should do the dengue test:
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting more than three times a day
- Tenderness of stomach
- Restlessness
- Lethargy
- Mucosal bleed
- Enlarged liver
Dengue takes 3 to 14 days to show symptoms in the human body.
Symptoms of the mosquito-borne dengue virus infection are as follows -
- Fever
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Rash
- Behind-the-eye pain
- Muscle aches
- Bone pain
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Inflammation of stomach
CREATED BY : Dr Vishal Wadhwa M.D, D.N.B Microbiology Medical Affairs
Dengue NS-1 Antigen Detection By EIA - Serum Price in Goregaon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dengue NS1 Antigen has an advantage over IgG and IgM tests as NS1 antigen is detectable 24 hours after infection. Thus use of NS1 antigen test along with other antibody test helps the doctor arrive and confirm a dengue diagnosis quickly.
Your doctor may order this test for you if he suspects that you may be suffering from Dengue.
A dengue test may be ordered along with CBC for you if you have
- High fever
- Headaches and pain behind the eyes
- Rashes on the skin
- Muscle and joint pain, sometimes debilitating
- Swollen glands observed by the doctor
- Nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite.
There are four different viral serotypes that causes dengue. Some people develop symptoms and for some others it is mild and may feel better very soon. For patients who do develop symptoms, with adequate rest and fluids, they start feeling better soon.
Very rarely, Dengue fever can progress into Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever and Dengue Shock Syndrome. Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever is consistent with nose bleeds, vomiting blood, passing blood in the stool etc. This happens because the dengue virus attacks the blood vessels and this also may lead to fluid leakage around the lungs, worsening the condition for the patient.
Dengue Haemorrhagic fever may quickly escalate into Dengue Shock Syndrome with loss of blood and fluid from the system. Your doctor will hospitalise you to treat you for loss of fluids and keep you under observation.
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