Test Information:
This test is used in the detection of Chikungunya virus, that causes a disease syndrome characterized by fever, headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, myalgia and arthralgia and its transmission to human is mainly through Aedes species mosquitoes.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type:
- Serum or Plasma
- Whole Blood
Required Volume:
Serum or Plasma – 2 mL
Whole Blood – 4 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
- Submit aliquoted plasma sample in plain tube.
- RNA MUST be extracted within 3 days after sample collection.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 3 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
RNA extraction: Monday – Friday (cut-off: 1200H)
Running day: Monday – Friday (cut-off: 0800H)
Results Availability:
Within 24Hrs: Specimen received before 0800H (Monday to Friday)
Next day: Specimen received 0801H onwards (Monday to Thursday)
Monday: Specimen received 0801H onwards (Friday)