Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum

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Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum-994

  
Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
  
994
  
LAB994
  
MSO
  
Togavirus
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.

  
Serum
  
  
0.5 mL
  
0.3 mL
  

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
  

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
  
Mayo Medical Laboratories (CHIKS) via LabCorp (833600): R-NX
  
Tu, Th
  
1 - 5 days
  

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

  

Negative

  
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
  
05/31/2019
  
12/26/2024
  
12/26/2024