Zika Virus by PCR (Sendout)
General Information
Lab Name
Lab Code
991
External Test Id
2014065, 2014069
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).
Synonyms
2014065, 2014069, Zika PCR Serum, Zika PCR Urine, ZIKPCR, ZIKV
Interpretation
Method
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Ref. Range Notes
Reference Range: 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 https://aruplab.com/zika for more information and to access the applicable information sheets.
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Serum: 6 mL blood in GOLD TOP SST or RED TOP tube
Urine: 1 mL random urine collection in a sterile, preservative-free container
Quantity
requested: 2 mL serum, 1 mL urine
minimum: 1 mL serum, 0.5 mL urine
Processing
- Blood: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Freeze at -20°C.
- Urine: Transfer urine to a preservative-free, screw-cap plastic vial. Freeze at -20°C.
Login: Place a separate order for each sample type received.
- SEND1-;FREEZE
- RSNDT1: ARUP
- RSTYP1: SRM
- RTSRQ1: ;Zika Virus by PCR, Blood (ARUP Test 2014065)
- SEND1-;FREEZE
- RSNDT1: ARUP
- RSTYP1: URN
- RTSRQ1: ;Zika Virus by PCR, Urine (ARUP Test 2014069)
Sendouts:
- Order ARUP Test: 2014065 for serum.
- Order ARUP Test: 2014069 for urine.
Stability (Serum, Urine): Frozen (preferred): 6 weeks; Refrigerated: 5 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Performing Location(s)
Sendout |
ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787 500 Chipeta Way |
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Frequency
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri. Reported: 1-4 days.
Available STAT?
No
Billing & Coding
CPT codes
Billing Comments
CPTs: 87662 per sample type
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