Zika Virus Molecular Detection, Serum Build info

Synonyms

  • ZIKA RT-PCR
  • ZIKA VIRUS PCR SERUM
  • ZIKA PCR SERUM
  • LAB1305

Short Name

ZIKA RT-PCR

Procedure Master Number

LAB1305

Procedure ID

104551

Clinical Info

Zika Virus Real-time RT-PCR test is a real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of RNA from Zika virus in human plasma, serum or urine (collected alongside a patient matched serum or plasma specimen).

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red top tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red top tube
Specimen: 2 mL serum (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

3 Days Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated

7 Days Frozen

Methodology

Extraction of Zika virus nucleic acid from specimen, followed by combined reverse transcription of viral RNA and PCR amplification using real-time, RT-PCR methods.

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Viracor-Eurofins

CPT

87662

LOINC: 85623-7

PDM

1659076

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
ZIKA PCR SERUM ZIKASER ZIKA PCR SERUM Zika Pcr Serum