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HelpTest Code MISC1WARDEZKVPU Zika Virus by PCR - Urine
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
ZKVPU
Collection Requirements
Health care providers are encouraged to collect serum with the urine sample and store at the client site. When urine tests are negative, the patient matched serum should be tested as outlined in the current CDC algorithm.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Sterile Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Urine frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Send 1.0 mL urine frozen in a screw-capped plastic vial. Store serum at client site in case follow-up testing is recommended. Specimen source required.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 6 weeks
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Not detected
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reported
4-7 days
CPT Codes
87798