Chikungunya by PCR

2013085
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Detected
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Ordering Recommendation

Use to detect chikungunya virus.

Mnemonic

CHIKPCR

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed

Tue, Fri

Reported

2-5 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Heparinized specimens.

Remarks

Specimen source required.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87798

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2013086 Chikungunya by PCR, Source 31208-2
2013087 Chikungunya by PCR 60260-7
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Aliases

Chikungunya by PCR