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HelpTest Code CHIKM Chikungunya Antibody, IgM
Clinical Indications
May be used to diagnose chikungunya viral infection during acute phase of disease (>5 days after symptom onset). In endemic regions, recommend co-testing for dengue and Zika virus because clinical picture of these diseases is similar. If exact date of onset is known, consider co-testing with Chikungunya by PCR.
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: CHIKUNGUNYA ANTIBODY, IGM (aka CHIKM)
Sunquest Order Code: CHIKM
Epic Px Code: LAB2983
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red
Minimum Collection Volume
0.15 mL
Reference Range
|
Component |
Reference Interval |
Interpretation |
|
Chikungunya Antibody, IgM |
0.79 Index or less |
Negative: No significant level of Chikungunya IgM antibody detected. |
|
0.80-1.09 Index |
Equivocal: Questionable presence of Chikungunya IgM antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. |
|
|
1.10 Index or greater |
Positive: Chikungunya IgM antibody detected. |
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
Tue, Thu, Sat
Performing Lab - Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
86790
LOINC Code
83067-9
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
N/A