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HelpTest ID CHIKV 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
SerumOrdering 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.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
IgM: Negative
IgG: Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Bimonthly on the second and fourth Wednesday; fifth Wednesday when applicable
Report Available
Same day/1 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86790 x2
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing.