Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD32510Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chikungunya Virus RNA, Qualitative Real‑Time PCR
Clinical Use
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Chikungunya Virus is a mosquito‑transmitted arbovirus associated with acute epidemic polyarthralgia and fever. Detection of Chikungunya Virus by this assay is based upon real‑time amplification of viral genomic RNA sequences from total nucleic acid extracted from serum specimens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
PCR-based (RT-PCR)
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
Red top (no additive)
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated transport
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |