NS1 antigen test

NS1 antigen test
Crystal structure of the dengue virus, which causes dengue fever
ICD-10-PCSA90
LOINC75377-2

NS1 antigen test (nonstructural protein 1) is a test for dengue, introduced in 2006. It allows rapid detection on the first day of fever, before antibodies appear some 5 or more days later.[1] It has been adopted for use in some 40 nations. The method of detection is through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.[1][2] India has introduced in 2010 the NS1 test costing 1,600 rupees at a private hospital in Mumbai.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Bio-Rad Launches Test for Early Diagnosis of the Dengue Virus | SelectScience". www.selectscience.net.
  2. ^ a b Debroy, Sumitra (September 16, 2010). "Now, get dengue test results in just 48 hours". The Times of India.