Table 1. Characteristics of the six rapid diagnostics tests (RDTs).
| Manufacturer | Kit name | Diagnostic panels | Recommended Specimen Type(s) | Specimen volume (μl) | Time required (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Diagnostics | Bioline Dengue Duo | NS1, IgM, IgG | Whole blood, plasma & serum | 110 | 20 |
| Wells Bio, Inc. | careUS™ Dengue Combo NS1 & IgM/IgG | NS1, IgM, IgG | Whole blood, plasma & serum | 70 (plasma/serum), 100 (whole blood) |
20 |
| SD Biosensor | Standard QTM Dengue Duo | NS1, IgM, IgG | Whole blood, plasma & serum | 110 | 20 |
| MP Biomedicals | MULTISURE® Dengue Ab/Ag Rapid Test | NS1, IgM, IgG, IgA | Whole blood, plasma & serum | 25 (plasma/serum), 20 (whole blood) |
25 |
| Meridian Bioscience, Inc. | Truquick™ DENG IgG/IgM/NS1 | NS1, IgM, IgG | Whole blood, plasma & serum | 80 (plasma/serum), 85 (whole blood) |
20 |
| LumiQuick Diagnostics, Inc. | QuickProfile™ Dengue NS1 Antigen & IgG/IgM Antibody Duo Panel | NS1, IgM, IgG | Whole blood, plasma & serum | 155 | 20 |