Zika Virus by PCR (Sendout)

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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
Blood, Urine [It is recommended both sample types be tested.]
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

Handling Instructions
Quantity
requested: 2 mL serum, 1 mL urine
minimum: 1 mL serum, 0.5 mL urine

Processing

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
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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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