Update Type: Test Code Change
Test Updated: 02/22/2023
Test Overview
Test Methodology
PCR
Test Usage
Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in serum from individuals meeting CDC Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria
Reference Range *
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Thursday
Analytic Time
6 - 10 days
Soft Order Code
VZIKS
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo VZIKS
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in SST or red top tube. Spin and aliquot within 6 hours of collection. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated.
Normal Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated preferred, frozen acceptable. Stability is 7 days at either temperature
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
87762
Fee Code
AA379