Abbreviation: ZIKA
Specimen Type: Serum or plasma
Storage Temperature: Refrigerate
Tubes / Containers: EDTA plasma or red top tube
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YZIKA
Volume: 2 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed M-Sat / Results within 8-12 hrs from receipt of specimen
Additional Information: IBT test: 4800 Avoid using gel separator tubes; samples collected in gel separator tubes have increased rate of PCR inhibition. Only send urine if the provider is requesting testing on a urine specimen, when collecting urine, a patient-matched serum or plasma specimen is required for serological follow up testing of negative RT-PCR results, per the CDC testing algorithm.