Synonym(s):
Chikungunya Virus Culture
6 mL EDTA blood or 3-5 mL plain blood during the first week of illness. (See also Virology Section, General Guidelines for Virus Isolation & Collection Methods for Virus Isolation by Sample Type)
Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send samples on ice pack to laboratory.
Tissue culture
Reported as Positive or Negative
5 - 6 days
Monday - Saturday
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