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Laboratory Diagnosis of Dengue
| Diagnostic Procedures | Optimum Specimens | Transport Issues; Optimal Transport Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serology | Serum | Clot tube, RT, <2 h |
| Culture | Serum | Clot tube, RT, <2 h |
| NAAT | Serum | Clot tube, RT, <2 h |
| Plasma | EDTA tube, RT, <2 h | |
| Cerebrospinal fluid | Sterile tube, RT, <2 h |
Abbreviations: NAAT, nucleic acid amplification test; RT, room temperature.
