Chikungunya igm test

CHIKUNGUNYA (IgM) TEST

DESCRIPTION – this test may be used as an aid to diagnose recent or past infection with chikungunya virus in patients with recent travel to endemic regions and a compatible clinical syndrome. IgM and IgG antibodies to chikungunya virus are typically detectable 3 to 4 days and 6 to 7 days following onset of symptoms, respectively.

METHODOLOGY – semi-quantitative enzyme linked immunosorbent assay

TURN AROUND TIME – 1-8 days

SPECIMEN REQUIERED –

COLLECT – serum or plasma

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 ml of serum or plasma to transport tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 48 hours; refrigerated: 2 weeks; frozen: 1 year

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimen

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory