Zika Virus Serum
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Synonyms: | Zika Disease | ||
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87662 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-5 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Due to COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health is currently sending testing to the Centers for Disease Control.
Physicians should continue to contact the MDH to see if their patients qualify for testing. Call MDH 651-201-5414 and ask for Vector Borne Epidemiology to assess if testing is appropriate. |
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| Compliance: | 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. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Urine |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 1 mL minimum into a sterile contaienr. Store frozen. Indicate specimen source on aliquot container. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen. |
| Stability: | 5 days at refrigerated temperature; 6 weeks frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2014065 |
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