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)

Lab Personnel

Please login to see billing, ordering, and reporting instructions.