NS1 antigen test
NS1 antigen test (NS1 stands for nonstructural protein 1), full name is Platelia Dengue NS1 Ag assay, is a test for dengue made by Bio-Rad Laboratories and Pasteur Institute, introduced in 2006. It allows rapid detection on the first day of fever, before antibodies appear some 5 or more days later.[1][2]
It has been adopted for use in some 40 nations. The method of detection is through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.[3]
India has introduced in 2010 the NS1 test costing 1,600 rupees at a private hospital in Mumbai. Now available at Rs 1100 at many private hospitals and laboratories in Delhi.Results available the same day[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.selectscience.net/product-news/bio-rad-laboratories-informatics-division/bio-rad-launches-test-for-early-diagnosis-of-the-dengue-virus/?artID=9997
- ↑ http://www.mymedicnews.com/story/2010-jan-08-18/dengue-ns1-antigen-new-paradigm-early-dengue-detection
- ↑ http://www.selectscience.net/product-news/bio-rad-laboratories-informatics-division/bio-rad-launches-test-for-early-diagnosis-of-the-dengue-virus/?artID=9997
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Now-get-dengue-test-results-in-just-48-hours/articleshow/6568507.cms
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