Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) Total Antibodies (IgG & IgM), Blood - Saskatoon
Discipline
Microbiology
Overview
Description
Ordering recommendations
- See Detection of Total Antibodies Directed towards Chikungunya Virus by ELISA webpage (available on Government of Canada - Guide to Services) to ensure specimen and requisition requirements are met prior to collection.
Test ordering requirements
Forms Required
Alias
Chikungunya fever
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Serum
Specimen collection container
- Preferred Collection Container: Tiger (Gel)
- Alternative Collection Container: Red (Clot Activator)
Required volume
- Optimal Volume: 8.5 mL
- Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.
Transport and stability
- Transport to laboratory immediately
- If transportation is delayed, spin (gel) or remove serum from cells (red) within six (6) hours of collection
- Refrigerate serum up to 72 hours from time of collection and ship on cold pack
Rejection criteria
- Specimens may be subject to rejection by testing site if they are not the appropriate sample type, have insufficient volume or are not accompanied by relevant patient information or clinical history.
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Testing Information
Clinical interpretation
Performance
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Results reporting
Reflex Testing
Last Updated: January 16, 2026