• Can I take this test at home?

Yes, home blood sample collection for this test is available through our platform.

• How is the Chikungunya virus transmitted?

The virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

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Medical notice: this information is for education and service understanding. It is not a diagnosis or a recommendation for an unnecessary procedure.

About this service

A laboratory blood test measuring IgG and IgM antibodies to identify an active infection or previous immunity to the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus.

Purpose of the Procedure

Diagnosing Chikungunya infection in patients with sudden high fever.
Differentiating Chikungunya from other tropical diseases like Dengue.
Determining if the infection is recent or occurred in the past.

Understanding the Antibodies

IgM: Usually indicates a recent or active viral infection.
IgG: Indicates a past infection and long-term immunity against the virus.

When is the test recommended?

In cases of high fever and severe joint pain symptoms.
Shortly after traveling to regions where the virus is prevalent.
To assist in epidemiological investigations and clinical monitoring.

What is included?

✓Blood sample collection
✓IgG antibody measurement
✓IgM antibody measurement

Conditions and notices

Fasting is not required
Inform the lab if you have fever or joint pain symptoms
Mention recent travel history to endemic areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the FAQs published with this service.

• What is the Chikungunya antibody test?

It is a blood test that looks for antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the Chikungunya virus.

• Does the test require fasting?

No, fasting is not required for this test; it can be performed at any time of the day.

• What is the difference between IgG and IgM results?

IgM appears at the start of infection (recent), while IgG appears later and persists long-term (past immunity).

• When do antibodies appear in the blood?

IgM antibodies typically begin to appear 3 to 7 days after the onset of symptoms.

Service resources and references

References and additional resources

Reference material and files associated with this service when available.

Scientific references

World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Chikungunya Virus Immunity Test

About this service

Purpose of the Procedure

Understanding the Antibodies

When is the test recommended?

What is included?

Conditions and notices

Frequently Asked Questions

References and additional resources

Scientific references

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