Laboratory Test Guide

Zika Virus by PCR, Serum (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

1118

External Test Id

2014065

Description

Ordering Recommendation: Testing should only be performed on individuals meeting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clinical criteria for Zika virus (eg, clinical signs and symptoms associated with Zika virus infection) and/or CDC epidemiological criteria for Zika virus (eg, history of residence in or travel to a geographic region with active Zika transmission at the time of travel, or other epidemiological criteria for which Zika virus testing may be indicated).

It is recommended to test both blood and urine sample types.

References

ARUP Consult Topic: Dengue, West Nile, and Other Mosquito-Borne Arboviruses
CDC Zika Virus Testing Algorithm

Synonyms

2014065, Zika PCR Serum, ZIKPCR, ZIKV

Interpretation

Method

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Ref. Range Notes

Reference Interval:

Not Detected

A positive RT-PCR result confirms Zika virus infection, and no additional testing is indicated. When test results are negative, the serum should be tested as outlined in the current CDC-issued algorithm.

Interferences and Limitations

The Zika Virus by PCR test is for in vitro diagnostic use under the FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). This test has not been FDA cleared or approved. In compliance with this authorization, please visit Zika Virus Test Information for more information and to access the applicable information sheets.

Guidelines

Washington DOH Notifiable Conditions

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Blood

Collection

6 mL blood in GOLD SST or RED TOP tube

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Freeze serum at -20°C while awaiting shipment. Transport on dry ice.

Stability: Frozen (preferred): 6 weeks; Refrigerated: 5 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.

Quantity

requested: 2 mL serum
minimum: 1 mL serum

Processing

Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Freeze serum at -20°C.

Sendouts:

Order ARUP Test: 2014065
Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 602; Department: ARPZ]