Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure: MAM0087A
CPT: 86790
| Synonym(s): |
CHIKV, Togavirus; Alphavirus, Arbovirus |
| Requisition Form |
G-2V |
| Test Description |
ELISA test for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies against Chikungunya virus in serum. |
| Pre-Approval Needed |
N/A |
| Supplemental Information Required |
N/A |
| Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Human |
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
Serum |
| Minimum Volume/Size Required |
1.0 mL |
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
- Store serum at 2°C to 8°C for up to 48 hours.
- For storage longer than 48 hours, store at - 20°C or below.
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| Transport Medium |
N/A |
| Specimen Labeling |
- Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, medical record number).
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form
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| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Handled as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents.
- Additional forms & resources
- If specimens will arrive at the lab within 48 hours of collection, refrigerate at 2°C – 8°C and ship overnight on cold packs.
- If specimens will arrive at the lab more than 48 hours after time of collection, freeze at -20°C or colder, and ship overnight on dry ice
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| Method |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
| Turn-around Time |
7 working days |
| Interferences/Limitations |
Chikungunya virus assay exhibits cross reactivity with other alphaviruses. |
| Common Causes for Rejection |
- Insufficient quantity
- Unacceptable specimen type or source
- Improper shipping conditions
- Expired media or collection container
- Discrepancies between specimen label and submission form
- Incomplete or missing submission form I
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| Additional Information |
- Reactive samples will be forwarded to CDC for confirmatory testing by Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test (PRNT).
- Minimum volume for CDC confirmation testing 0.5 mL.
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