Chikungunya Test

Chikungunya is diagnosed through a combination of clinical evaluation and laboratory tests. Common diagnostic tests include PCR, serological tests (including IgM and IgG antibody tests), and blood tests to assess for the presence of the virus or antibodies against it.

A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test can detect certain changes in blood cells that may be associated with chikungunya infection, such as a decrease in the number of white blood cells (leukopenia) and platelets (thrombocytopenia). However, a CBC alone cannot definitively diagnose chikungunya as these changes can also occur in other viral infections or illnesses.

Yes, it is common for the ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) to be elevated in patients with Chikungunya. ESR is a non-specific marker of inflammation in the body, and it can be elevated in many different conditions, including viral infections like Chikungunya.

Yes, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels can increase in patients with chikungunya. CRP is an acute phase reactant, which means that its levels increase in response to inflammation or infection in the body. In chikungunya, the virus causes an inflammatory response, which can lead to elevated CRP levels.