Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum-994
Test info
Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
994
LAB994
MSO
Togavirus
Mosquito Borne Chikungunya
Chikungunya virus RNA, qualitative, real-time PCR
Mosquito Borne Chikungunya
Chikungunya virus RNA, qualitative, real-time PCR
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.
Specimen
Serum
0.5 mL
0.3 mL
Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
- Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Spin within six (6) hours of sample collection
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Frozen - 7 days
Ambient - NO
- 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
Performance
Mayo Medical Laboratories (CHIKS) via LabCorp (833600): R-NX
Tu, Th
1 - 5 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Clinical and Interpretive info
Negative
Billing
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.
87798
Result: 817246 Chikungunya Virus RNA, Ql PCR 60260-7
Tracking
05/31/2019
09/09/2024
09/09/2024