Chikungunya Ab IgG IgM w/ref CHIKUNG

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Chikungunya Ab (IgG, IgM) with Reflex Titers

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Chikungunya Ab (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titer

Clinical Info

Detection of Chikungunya virus antibodies is a reliable indicator of Chikungunya virus infection. IgM detection suggests infection within the previous 3 months.  
This test is for Outreach only

Specimen Type

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube
Specimen: 0.5 mL serum ( 0.1 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)
 
Chikungunya virus is a mosquito-borne alphavirus associated with febrile illness in Africa, the Indian Ocean islands, India, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. Symptoms include severe arthralgia, rash, and headache. U.S. cases have been associated with international travel to countries with endemic Chikungunya virus

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

86790 x 2 Screen
Reflex:
   86790  IgM
   86790  IgG

PDM

1559099

Result Interpretation

 
If Chikungunya IgG Screen is Positive, Chikungunya IgG Titration will be performed at an additional charge
If Chikungunya IgM Screen is Positive, Chikungunya IgM Titration will be performed at an additional charge

Forms