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Test ID: CHIKV    
Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Antibody, Serum

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding in the diagnosis of recent infection with Chikungunya virus in patients with recent travel to endemic areas and a compatible clinical syndrome

Highlights

This test may be used as an aid to diagnose recent or past infection with Chikungunya virus (ChikV) in patients with recent travel to endemic regions and a compatible clinical syndrome.

 

IgM and IgG antibodies to ChikV are typically detectable 3 to 4 days and 6 to 7 days following onset of symptoms, respectively.

 

IgM antibodies to ChikV typically remain detectable for 3 to 4 months after infection, whereas IgG antibodies to ChikV remain detectable for years.

 

This test should not be used as a test of cure.

Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
CHIKMChikungunya IgM, Ab, SNoYes
CHIKGChikungunya IgG, Ab, SNoYes
CHIKIChikungunya InterpretationNoYes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

See Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Chikungunya IgM and IgG, Ab, S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Chikungunya
ChikV