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Test ID BLOD1521 Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Antibody, Serum

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of recent infection with Chikungunya virus in patients with recent travel to endemic areas and a compatible clinical syndrome

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering Guidance


Testing a patient in a convalescent period is recommended because specimens collected too early following infection may be negative for antibodies to Chikungunya virus.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Frozen  30 days

Day(s) Performed

Bimonthly on the second and fourth Wednesday; fifth Wednesday when applicable

Report Available

Same day/1 to 14 days

Method Name

CHIKM, CHIKG: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

CHIKI: Technical Interpretation

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86790 x2

Reporting Name

Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Ab, S

Reference Values

IgM: Negative

IgG: Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
CHIKM Chikungunya IgM, Ab, S No Yes
CHIKG Chikungunya IgG, Ab, S No Yes
CHIKI Chikungunya Interpretation No Yes

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing.

Secondary ID

64173
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code  Result Code Description 
21192 Chikungunya IgM, Ab, S
21193 Chikungunya IgG, Ab, S 
21194 Chikungunya Interpretation