Chikungunya Antibodies, IgG and IgM
Test Mnemonic
CHIKGM
CPT Codes
- 86790 - QTY (2)
Includes
- Chikungunya Ab, IgG
- Chikungunya Ab, IgM
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Label specimens plainly as 'acute' or 'convalescent.' |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Label specimens plainly as 'acute' or 'convalescent.' | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Label specimens plainly as 'acute' or 'convalescent.' |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
Days Performed
Wed
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Semi Quantitative Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
Special Info
Hemolyzed, severely lipemic, contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
May aid in the diagnosis of chikungunya viral infection during the acute phase of disease (> 5 days after onset of symptoms). In endemic regions, co-testing for dengue and Zika virus is recommended because the clinical picture of these diseases is similar.