Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Dengue Shock Syndrome are caused by infection of RNA Flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito vector. This test differentiates between Primary and Secondary infection. PCR assay detects the presence of Dengue virus much earlier than the appearance of IgM & IgG antibodies.

3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood plasma in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.

Real Time PCR

Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Next day

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No special preparation required