Test Code CHIKV Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Antibody, Serum
Ordering Guidance
Testing a patient in a convalescent period is recommended because specimens collected too early following infection may be negative for antibodies to Chikungunya virus.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of recent infection with Chikungunya virus in patients with recent travel to endemic areas and a compatible clinical syndrome
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
CHIKM | Chikungunya IgM, Ab, S | No | Yes |
CHIKG | Chikungunya IgG, Ab, S | No | Yes |
CHIKI | Chikungunya Interpretation | No | Yes |
Method Name
CHIKM, CHIKG: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CHIKI: Technical Interpretation
Reporting Name
Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
IgM: Negative
IgG: Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Bimonthly on the second and fourth Wednesday; fifth Wednesday when applicable
Report Available
Same day/1 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86790 x2
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CHIKV | Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Ab, S | 93976-9 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CHIKI | Chikungunya Interpretation | 69048-7 |
CHIKG | Chikungunya IgG, Ab, S | 88630-9 |
CHIKM | Chikungunya IgM, Ab, S | 88629-1 |
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing.