Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Zika; Microencephaly; Vector-Borne Illiness
Serum
Mayo Medical Lab
Other Reference Test
Tuesday and Thursday
5-8 Days
1 mL Blood
Red Top (No Additive)
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 7 Days
0.5 mL Serum
0.25 mL Serum
Separate serum into a sterile container within 6 hours of collection. Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
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