When you display symptoms like high fever, severe headache or body pain that are common signs of dengue fever, your doctor may recommend a Dengue Serology Test which includes the Dengue IgM and Dengue IgG tests. This test helps determine whether you have been infected with the dengue virus. Understanding the components of a dengue NS1 antigen test provides essential insights into diagnosing and managing dengue fever effectively. Here are the key components:

Dengue NS1 Antigen - Elisa: A dengue NS1 elisa test is a comprehensive diagnostic tool used in the early detection and management of dengue fever. The dengue NS1 antigen test list typically comprises several components, namely the dengue NS1 antigen test, dengue IgG test, and dengue IgM test. The dengue fever blood test detects the presence of the dengue virus NS1 antigen, pointing out an acute dengue infection within the first 5 days of illness. The dengue IgG and IgM tests identify specific antibodies developed after an infection, thus providing valuable insights into past infections and aiding diagnosis from the 6th day onwards. These tests utilise the ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) method, which pinpoints antibodies or antigens via a quantifiable enzymatic reaction.

Dengue IgG - Elisa: The dengue NS1 antigen test measures the presence of IgG antibodies specific to the dengue virus in the blood, indicating previous exposure to the virus and providing information about past dengue infections.

Dengue IgM - Elisa: This dengue NS1 elisa test detects IgM antibodies against the dengue virus in the blood, indicating a recent or current dengue virus infection and aiding in the diagnosis of acute dengue fever.

What other tests may be ordered with the Dengue IgG Test?

Other tests your doctor may recommend include the NS1 Antigen test, CBC Test, liver function tests, and RNA PCR test.