Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Serum and Urine
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-6 mL Blood collected in a serum separator tube (SST) ***and*** 1-3 mL Random Urine collected in a sterile container
Collection Instructions
Both serum and urine, with same collection date are required for each patient. Immediately refrigerated urine specimen after collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum received in a frozen serum separator tube (SST); Serum received in an unspun serum separator tube (SST); Heparinized specimens; Serum received in a standard red-top tube (not transferred to plastic transfer tube)
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum ***and*** Random Urine
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum ***and*** Random Urine
Processing Instructions
Both serum and urine, with same collection date are required for each patient. Immediately refrigerated urine specimen after collection.
Comments
Testing should only be performed on individuals meeting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Zika virus clinical criteria (e.g., a history of clinical signs and symptoms associated with Zika virus infection); 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 epidemiological criteria for which Zika virus testing may be indicated); and/or the CDC guidelines. Most people wi
CPT Codes
87662 (x2)
Revised
09-27-22