Zika Virus Molecular Detection, Serum and Urine (Paired) Build info
Synonyms |
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Short Name |
ZIKA PCR |
Procedure Master Number |
LAB11873 |
Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
This test is intended for the qualitative detection of RNA from the Zika virus in serum and urine from individuals meeting CDC Zika virus clinical criteria and/or CDC Zika virus epidemiological criteria. |
Specimen Type |
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Container |
Gold Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube and plastic urine container without preservative |
Transport Instructions |
Frozen serum and urine preferred. Serum and urine specimens are stable for 5 days at refrigerated temperatures. |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA), specifically reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp |
CPT |
87798 x 2 |
PDM |
1659073 |
Results |