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

This test provides qualitative detection of chikungunya virus RNA from serum collected during the acute phase of infection.

This test is intended for evaluation of patients with a clinical history and symptoms consistent with chikungunya virus infection.

This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
3. Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum

Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Ambient - NO

• Serum specimens not aliquoted from the serum gel collection tube into a sterile container 
• PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.
• Gross hemolysis

Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Negative