Dengue NS1 Antigen

Infectious Disease

Normal Reference Ranges

Adult

Negative Qualitative

Pediatric

Negative Qualitative

Clinical Significance

Provides early diagnosis of Dengue before antibodies form. Crucial in endemic regions for monitoring platelet drops and preventing Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.

Causes of High

  • Acute Dengue Fever (Day 1-7 of illness)

Causes of Low

  • Normal finding
  • Late-stage infection (where IgM/IgG must be used)