Laboratory Services
Zika Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
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| Test Description |
Zika Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
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| Synonym(s) |
Microencephaly, Vector-Borne Illness |
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| Test ID |
VZIKS
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| General Information |
USEFUL FOR: Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria |
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| Container Type |
Preferred: SST Acceptable: Red Top Tube |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
0.5 mL |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Collect whole blood in a serum gel tube. Centrifuge and aliquot the serum into a sterile container within 6 hours of collection. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.25mL |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated (preferred) for 7 days, Frozen for 7 days |
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| Methodology |
Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization |
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| Testing Schedule |
Tuesday, Thursday |
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| Retention |
7 days |
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| CPT Code(s) |
87662 |
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| Reference Range |
Negative |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
Mayo |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value |
