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Test Code LAB7296 Zika Virus Panel NYSDOH, Blood and Urine

Performing Lab

NY State Department of Health, Wadsworth

Ordering Recommendations

The NYSDOH Wadsworth Laboratory offers Zika Virus testing for: 1) any pregnant woman who traveled to an area with ongoing Zika virus transmission at any time during preganancy, with or without symptoms, and 2) any other individuals who are currently symptomatic and traveled within prior 2 weeks to an area with ongoing Zika transmission. 

Collect

2 Serum Separator Tubes AND 1 sterile urine container

Storage/Transport Temperature

Store in and ship frozen. Ship Monday - Thursday only.

Methodology

PCR and IgM

Start Date

2/8/2016

Last Review Date

TBD

Lab Section

Send-Out Lab

Collection Instructions

Allow specimens to clot, then separate from cells within two hours of draw.

Deliver serum separator tubes and sterile urine container on ice.

Remarks

New York State Department of Health Infectious Diseases requisition MUST be completed and sent with patient for specimen collection.

Reported

Reported by SMH Virology Lab

Specimen Preparation

3 mL serum AND 3 mL urine required