Test Code ZIKAP Zika Virus RNA PCR

Infectious

Additional Codes

LOINC: 79190-5

Submit only one of the following:

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) / Red top
Specimen Volume: 3mL

Specimen Type: Urine (Random)
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: 10-15mL

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 1-3 working days

Real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative

1033825

Last updated 21/07/2022

Whole blood	Frozen or hemolysis

48 hours, refrigerated

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Detection of Zika virus RNA