Test Information:
Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are viral diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, usually Aedes aegypti.
Specimen Container:
- Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)
- Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
- Sterile / Plain Urine Container
Specimen Type:
- Whole Blood
- Serum
- CSF
Required Volume:
Whole Blood – 2 mL
Serum – 5 mL
CSF – 2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 12 hours - Storage: – 20°C
Stability: 3 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2 to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Monday to Friday: Cut off 0800H
Results Availability:
After 1 working day(Received before Cut-Off)
After 2 working days(Received after Cut-Off)