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HelpTest Code CKVM1 Chikungunya Virus IgM
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top / Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 6.0mL / 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 3 days |
| Refrigerate: | 2 weeks |
| Frozen: | 1 month |
Reference Interval
Negative
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5-14 days
Methodology
Enzyme Chromatographic Immunoassay
Service Code
0023174
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Update
Last Updated 03/10/2016
Useful For
A serology test for the diagnosis of acute infection with Chikungunya virus