Chikungunya Virus

Test Information

Test Name

Chikungunya Virus

Synonyms

Chikungunya virus IgG; Chikungunya virus IgM; Chikungunya virus serology; Chikungunya virus PCR

Preferred Specimen

Extra SST

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

3 weeks

Collection Information

Preparation

History of travel to an endemic area is required
Dedicated tube required
Please use the Clinical Virology Laboratory Test Request form from ESR

Processing Information

Registration Code

CHIK

Alternative Specimen

Plain tube

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

1 week

External Referral Information

Referral Location

ESR (Via WHL)

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/185/chikungunya-serology