Dengue Fever Test

A blood test that checks for Dengue Fever antibodies, a mosquito-borne virus most common in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Aimed at people who have travelled to an affected area, or been bitten by mosquitoes there, and want to check their exposure.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Dengue

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Dengue

About this test

Dengue Fever is spread by infected mosquitoes and is most often picked up in tropical and sub-tropical regions. This test looks for antibodies your body makes in response to the virus, using a single blood sample, and is intended for people who have visited an at-risk area or believe they may have been bitten by an infected mosquito.

Scored against the wider set of immunity tests we track, it does well for clarity, since Better2Know publishes a full description, the biomarker, the sample type and a stated turnaround. It scores poorly on price, coming in well above the median for similarly sized immunity tests, and its 5-day turnaround is slower than many single-marker blood tests. It also loses marks on results and follow-up, since a doctor does not routinely review your result unless it is positive.

Provider-level trust signals here include a 4.2 Trustpilot score from 775 reviews, CQC registration, and 18-plus years trading since 2008.

Who is it for?

This is aimed at travellers returning from a Dengue-affected region, or anyone who has been bitten by mosquitoes there and wants to check their antibody status. If you have symptoms such as fever, joint pain or a rash after travel, seeing a GP promptly is worth doing alongside or instead of a private test.

There are no comparable tests recorded for this listing, so we cannot say whether another provider offers dengue testing for less.

How it works

You provide a venous blood sample at a Better2Know clinic, which is sent to the laboratory for analysis. Results are typically available within about 5 days of the sample arriving at the lab and are uploaded to your secure online patient area, with email or SMS notification when ready. If you test positive, Better2Know arranges a consultation with a doctor; results are not otherwise reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Straightforward single blood sample, no special preparation needed
  • Doctor consultation arranged automatically if you test positive
  • Clear description of collection, turnaround and sample type published upfront

Cons

  • Priced well above the median for similarly sized immunity tests we track
  • Slower turnaround of around 5 days compared with many single-marker tests
  • No routine doctor review of a negative result

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Travel-linked antibody test priced above the category norm
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This single-marker blood test checks for Dengue Fever antibodies and is aimed at people who may have been exposed while travelling. At £220 it sits well above the median price for the immunity tests we track, and results take around 5 days from your sample reaching the lab.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 5 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 3.0/10

    £220.00 against a median of £129.00 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (+71%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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