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Infectious
Additional Codes
| Blood | Urine | |
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB5275 | LAB5274 |
| NBS code | LBC13165 | LBC13165 |
| Service code | 1033034 | 1033034 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) / Red Top
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
Specimen Type: Urine (Random)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: 10.0 - 15.0 mL
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Specimen stability | All specimen types, 48 hrs, refrigerated |
|---|---|
| Unsuitable condition (to reject) | Whole blood - frozen or hemolysed |
Methodology
Real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 1 - 3 days
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
Detection of Zika virus RNA in blood or urine samples.
Update
Last updated 30/08/2026
LOINC Code Information
79190-5
Test Info
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.