Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Dengue Virus Serology (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Alternative Names:

NS1 Antigen

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

DVS

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

NS1 antigen is detectable up to 2 weeks from onset of fever. This test has replaced the use of PCR to detect early onset of Dengue.