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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
Test 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
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 |