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Chikungunya by PCR
2013085
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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
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2013086 | Chikungunya by PCR, Source | 31208-2 |
| 2013087 | Chikungunya by PCR | 60260-7 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Chikungunya by PCR
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