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Chikungunya Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers
Test Code70188
CPT Codes
86790 (x2)
Includes
If Chikungunya IgG Screen is Positive, then Chikungunya IgG Titration will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86790).
If Chikungunya IgM Screen is Positive, then Chikungunya IgM Titration will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86790).
If Chikungunya IgM Screen is Positive, then Chikungunya IgM Titration will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86790).
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
| Chikungunya IgG Screen | Negative |
| Chikungunya IgM Screen | Negative |
Clinical Significance
Chikungunya virus is a mosquito-transmitted alphavirus. Symptoms include fever, severe arthralgia, rash, and headache. Detection of Chikungunya virus antibodies is a reliable indicator of Chikungunya virus infection. IgM detection suggests infection within the previous 3 months. IgG detection suggests infection at any time in the recent or distant past.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
