ZIKA IGM
Zika Virus IgM
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5140
Synonyms:
VZIKM
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum gel tube (preferred), Plain Red Serum
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.8 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Allow blood to clot at ambient temperature (20-25 degrees C) for 30 to 60 minutes, then centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
2. Send serum specimen frozen.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 30 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Heat- inactivated Specimen: Reject
CPT Codes:
86794 - Zika IgM (EAP 30250352)
Test Schedule:
Bimonthly on the first and third Wednesday; fifth Wednesday when applicable
Turnaround Time:
2-15 days
Method:
IgM Antibody Capture Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (MAC-ELISA)