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Test Code
ZKSER
Test Name
Zika Virus, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Serum
CPT Codes
87662
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

 

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top Tube, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

 

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

7 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Heat-inactivated specimen
Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcription Pcr/Dna Probe Hybridization
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Limitations

Negative Zika virus reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction results do not preclude infection with Zika virus and should not be used as the sole basis for patient treatment or management decisions. All results should be interpreted by a trained professional in conjunction with review of the patient's exposure history and clinical signs and symptoms.
Alternate Names
  • Microencephaly
  • Vector-Borne Illness
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine, 3 times per week
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