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CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS ANTIBODY

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Lab Section Category	Virology View write-up
Test Description	Chikungunya IgM Antibody Chikungunya IgG Antibody
Specimen Required	3 mL plain blood or 2 mL serum. To diagnose acute infection, send acute sample for IgM and IgG antibody, and a second sample 7 - 10 days later for IgM and IgG.
Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Method	Immunofluorescence assay
Test Results	Acute infection : Presence of IgM antibody or paired samples showing seroconversion
Turnaround Time	1 - 4 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Tuesday and Friday