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HelpTest Code CHIKG Chikungunya IgG, Antibody, Serum
Reporting Name
Chikungunya IgG, Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CHIKV / Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Antibody, Serum.
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.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CHIKV / Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Antibody, Serum.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86790
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHIKG | Chikungunya IgG, Ab, S | 88630-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHIKG | Chikungunya IgG, Ab, S | 88630-9 |
Day(s) Performed
Bimonthly on the second and forth Wednesday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 14 daysUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of recent infection with Chikungunya virus detecting IgG antibodies in patients with recent travel to endemic areas and a compatible clinical syndrome
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |