Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum

Alphabetical Test listing

Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Togavirus
Mosquito Borne Chikungunya
Chikungunya virus RNA, qualitative, real-time PCR

Useful for:

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.

Limitations:

This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.3 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within six (6) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Ambient - NO

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

Mayo Medical Laboratories (CHIKS) via LabCorp (833600): R-NX

Days set up:

Tu, Th

TAT:

1 - 5 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87798

LOINC code:

Result: 817246 Chikungunya Virus RNA, Ql PCR 60260-7

Date created:

05/31/2019

Revised date:

09/09/2024

Review date:

09/09/2024