Chikungunya Antibody, IgG
Also known as: CHIKG
Use
This test aids in detecting past chikungunya viral infection. It is important for diagnosing chikungunya infection in patients who exhibit symptoms aligning with this disease and have a relevant travel history to areas where the virus is endemic. Due to similarities in symptoms, it is advisable to also consider testing for other arthropod-borne viruses based on the clinical presentation.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration but is performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. False positives or negatives can occur: antibody presence can suggest either current or past infection. Equivocal results could necessitate repeat testing in 10-14 days.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Chikungunya IgG
Antibody
LOINC Codes
- 83068-7 - CHIKV E1+E2 IgG SerPl IA-aCnc
Result Turnaround Time
1-8 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant