Zika Virus by PCR, Blood

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR88934Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 2014065CPT Code 87662

Zika Virus by PCR, Blood

Also known as: ZIKAPCR B

Clinical Use

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Use

Zika Virus by PCR is a real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA from individuals meeting CDC Zika virus clinical criteria (e.g., clinical signs and symptoms associated with Zika virus infection) and/or 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 epidemiologic criteria for which Zika virus testing may be indicated). Diagnostic testing for Zika virus infection should be performed as outlined by current CDC guidance.

Special Instructions

Testing should only be performed on individuals meeting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clinical criteria for Zika virus (eg, clinical signs and symptoms associated with Zika virus infection) and/or CDC epidemiological criteria for Zika virus (eg, 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). If serologic testing is needed as a follow-up to PCR, contact ARUP client services to order Zika Virus IgM Antibody Capture (MAC), by ELISA (ARUP test code 2013942). Additional charges apply.

Limitations

A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or assay specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by the assay. This test has not been FDA cleared or approved. In compliance with this authorization, please visit https://aruplab.com/zika for more information and to access the applicable information sheets.

Test Details

New York Approved