Synonym(s):
Anti-chikungunya IgM, Anti-chikungunya IgM antibody, Chikungunya IgM, Chikungunya IgM antibody, Anti-chikungunya IgG, Anti-chikungunya IgG antibody, Chikungunya IgG, Chikungunya IgG antibody
Chikungunya IgM Antibody Chikungunya IgG Antibody
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.
Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Immunofluorescence assay
Acute infection : Presence of IgM antibody or paired samples showing seroconversion
1 - 4 days
Tuesday and Friday
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