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Infectious
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
48 hrs, refrigerated
Specimen Condition
| Whole blood | Frozen or hemolysis |
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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 Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
Detection of Zika virus RNA
Service Code
LBC13165
1033034
Update
Last updated 17/03/2026
LOINC Code Information
79190-5
Laboratory Code
LAB5275 (Blood)
LAB5274 (Urine)
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.