Chikungunya Combo Rapid Test
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Simultaneous detection of IgM and IgG antibodies to the Chikungunya virus
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🦟 Chikungunya Combo Rapid Test
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Test Name | Chikungunya Combo Rapid Test |
Type | Rapid immunochromatographic assay |
Sample Required | Whole blood / serum / plasma |
Fasting Required | ❌ Not required |
Detection | Simultaneous detection of IgM and IgG antibodies to the Chikungunya virus |
Turnaround Time | 15–30 minutes (Point-of-care/Bedside test) |
Department | Infectious Diseases / Internal Medicine / Travel Medicine |
🔍 What is Chikungunya?
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne alphavirus, transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. It causes an acute febrile illness characterized by:
- High fever
- Severe joint pain (arthralgia)
- Rash
- Headache
- Fatigue
Symptoms often mimic dengue and Zika, hence the need for specific testing.
🧪 What Does the Combo Test Detect?
Marker | Meaning |
|---|---|
IgM | Indicates a recent or current infection (develops ~4–7 days post-infection) |
IgG | Indicates past exposure or late phase of infection (develops later and persists longer) |
💉 Why Use a Combo Rapid Test?
- Quick diagnosis in outbreaks or endemic regions
- Helps differentiate new vs. past infection
- Useful in primary healthcare setups without access to advanced labs
🔬 Interpreting Results
IgM | IgG | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
+ | – | Acute or recent infection |
+ | + | Recent infection or re-infection |
– | + | Past infection or recovery phase |
– | – | No exposure OR very early stage (repeat if clinically suspected) |
🧭 When Is This Test Done?
- Fever with joint pain or swelling, esp. during a Chikungunya outbreak
- After recent travel to endemic areas
- When differential diagnosis with dengue or Zika is needed
- In cases of polyarthritis without clear etiology
🧪 Tests Commonly Done Alongside
Test | Purpose |
|---|---|
CBC (Complete Blood Count) | Check platelet count, WBC, and hematocrit |
Dengue NS1 / Dengue IgM/IgG | Rule out co-infection with dengue |
CRP / ESR | Inflammation markers |
RT-PCR for CHIKV (if available) | Confirmatory in early stages |
Rheumatoid Factor / ANA | If joint symptoms persist beyond acute phase |
📋 Summary
Test Name | Chikungunya Combo Rapid Test |
|---|---|
Detects | IgM (recent infection), IgG (past infection) |
Sample | Whole blood / serum / plasma |
Time to Result | 15–30 minutes |
Use | Fast diagnosis during fever with joint pain |
Follow-up Needed | Inflammatory markers, Dengue test, PCR if severe |
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