Chikungunya serology, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Cikungunya virus infection is often asymptomatic but when symptomatic the infection usually presents as an influenza-like syndrome, often mistaken with other arboviral infections like zika or dengue.

Cikungunya infection may cause a rash that could be confused with measles, rubella Zika or dengue

Serum samples ideally acute serum taken within 5 days and convalescent serum 2-3 weeks later.
Samples are currently referred to ESR

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SARB

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to ESR Kenepuru

Constituent Tests

• Dengue serology – acute, Blood
• Zika Virus serology, Blood

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test Code

9274

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Pre-testing Requirements

Clinical history required that includes, date of symptom onset,description of symptoms, travel history country/countries visited together with dates and duration of stay.

Asymptomatic patients require GP consultation with a microbiologist or other medical specialist prior to collection of samples. Full travel history including dates of travel are also required.

Asymptomatic male or non-pregnant females require patient payment.

Asymptomatic pregnant patients will not have a patient charge.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Serum samples ideally acute serum taken within 5 days and convalescent serum 2-3 weeks later.
Samples are currently referred to ESR Kenepuru

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative, Positive, or Equivocal by ESR

Test Method

EIA IgG and IgM in conjunction with Zika and Dengue serology (including Dengue NS1 Antigen)

Non-Funded Test Cost

$791.00 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9274

Contact Information

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