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Test ID CHIKC Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Spinal Fluid


Additional Testing Requirements


Due to the short period in which chikungunya RNA may be detected in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), testing serum for IgM- and IgG-class antibodies to chikungunya virus is also recommended. See CHIKV / Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Antibody, Serum.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Vial number 2

Acceptable: Any vial number

Submission Container/Tube: Sterile screw cap vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge or heat inactivate.


Secondary ID

603832

Useful For

Qualitative detection of chikungunya virus in cerebrospinal fluid after early symptom onset (ideally <7 days)

 

This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reject Due To

Heat-inactivated specimen Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87798

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.