Chikungunya serology, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Chikungunya 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.

Chikungunya 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

CHL Serology

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)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• 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.

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

$838.46 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9274

Contact Information

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