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Ordering Guidance
Additional Testing Requirements
Due to similar clinical presentations, testing for RNA or IgM-class antibodies to dengue and chikungunya viruses, concurrently with Zika virus testing, is strongly recommended. See the following:
CHIKV / Chikungunya IgM and IgG Antibody, Serum
CHIKS / Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
DENGM / Dengue Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
DENVP / Dengue Virus Antibody/Antigen Panel, Serum
DENGS / Dengue Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot the serum into a sterile container.
Additional Information: Serum specimens not aliquoted from the serum gel collection tube into a sterile container will be rejected.
Secondary ID
619432Useful For
Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87662
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.