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HelpTest Code CHIKG Chikungunya Antibody, IgG
Clinical Indications
Aid in detecting past chikungunya viral infection. In endemic regions, recommend co-testing for dengue virus because clinical picture of these diseases is similar.
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: CHIKUNGUNYA ANTIBODY, IGG (aka CHIKG)
Sunquest Order Code: CHIKG
Epic Px Code: LAB2982
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red
Minimum Collection Volume
0.15 mL
Reference Range
|
Component |
Reference Interval |
Interpretation |
|
Chikungunya Antibody, IgG |
0.79 Index or less |
Negative: No significant level of Chikungunya IgG antibody detected. |
|
0.80-1.09 Index |
Equivocal: Questionable presence of Chikungunya IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. |
|
|
1.10 Index or greater |
Positive: Chikungunya IgG antibody detected; suggests current or past infection. |
Critical Value
n/a
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks
Ambient: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year
Day(s) Performed
Wed
Performing Lab - Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
86790
LOINC Code
83068-7
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
N/A