No special preparations are required. Customers can eat and engage in normal activities before the test.
Infants and children who have a fever for at least 3 days should be tested for dengue fever. Accompanying symptoms may include rash, itching, red spots particularly on the palms, soles and face.
Dengue Fever:
- If Diag's lab receives the sample before 8:00 PM (Mon - Sun), test results will be available after 2 hours on the same day.
- If Diag's lab receives the sample after 8:00 PM (Mon - Sun), test results will be available at 8:00 AM the next day.
Fever of Unknown Origin:
- If Diag's lab receives the sample before 8:00 PM (Mon - Sun), test results will be available after 2 hours and 30 minutes on the same day.
- If Diag's lab receives the sample after 8:00 PM (Mon - Sun), test results will be available at 8:00 AM the next day.
You should keep paying attention to the symptoms even if the test result is negative. In case any unusual persists, you need to retest promptly to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
Yes. Customers can register for Diag's home sample collection service. Nurses collect samples at home and take them to the laboratory. Dengue fever test results will be sent via SMS/Zalo. Customers then receive a direct consultation from doctors regarding the cause of the fever.
Common symptoms include prolonged fever, weight loss, night sweats, fatigue and other unexplained health issues.
Dengue fever symptoms typically appear 4-10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Common symptoms include: High fever reaching up to 104°F (40°C), intense headache (often behind the eyes), severe muscle and joint pain, rash, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, eye pain, swelling of lymph nodes. There are also other bleeding symptoms including gum bleeding, or easy bruising.
No special preparations are required. Children can eat and engage in normal activities before the test. Parents should pay attention to dengue fever symptoms to be proactive in early testing and effective treatment.