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Zika Virus by PCR, Blood
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).
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube (SST).
Separate from cells. Transfer 2 mL serum to a sterile container. (Min: 1 mL)
Frozen.
Urine (refer to Zika Virus by PCR, Urine, ARUP test code 2014069).
Specimen source required.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 weeks
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Zika Virus by PCR is a real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA from individuals meeting CDC Zika virus clinical criteria (e.g., clinical signs and symptoms associated with Zika virus infection) and/or CDC Zika virus epidemiological criteria (e.g., history of residence in or travel to a geographic region with active Zika transmission at the time of travel, or other epidemiologic criteria for which Zika virus testing may be indicated).
Diagnostic testing for Zika virus infection should be performed as outlined by current CDC guidance.
If serologic testing is needed as a follow-up to PCR, contact ARUP client services to order Zika Virus IgM Antibody Capture (MAC), by ELISA (ARUP test code 2013942). Additional charges apply.
Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87662
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2014066 | Zika Virus, Blood, Source | 31208-2 |
| 2014067 | Zika Virus by PCR, Blood | 91078-6 |
