Zika Virus Trioplex by PCR

Important Note

Specific test mnemonic unavailable - Micro staff will order as a Miscellaneous Bacteriology Test

This assay includes Zika, Chikungunya, and Dengue Viruses

The pregnancy status of female patients and the date of travel exposure for all patients must be included with this order

Infectious

Specimen Type: Serum only or serum and urine combo. Serum must be submitted with urine

* Serum should be collected within ≤ 14 days of symptom onset

Container / Tube: RED or GOLD top blood tube (serum) or sterile container (urine)

* At least 1 mL of urine must be submitted in a screw-capped vial, do not submit urine in its original collection container (done in the laboratory)

87801: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, multiple organisms

Transport Temperature: 2 - 8°C

Specimens are transported to the Montana Public Health Laboratory in Helena Monday thru Friday prior to testing.

Days Performed: Monday through Friday

Turn-around Time: Results are reported within 24 hours