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Zika Virus RNA, Qualitative TMA Panel, Serum/Urine

Test code

94221

CPT code(s)*

87662 (x2)
Notices
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical significance

Zika Virus RNA, Qualitative TMA Panel, Serum/Urine - This test is intended for the qualitative detection of Zika virus in serum and urine from individuals who meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clinical and epidemiological criteria for Zika virus testing. Zika viruses are primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitos [1]. Most individuals with a Zika virus infection are asymptomatic. Individuals with symptomatic infections may experience fever, rash, and muscle/joint pain [2]. Per the 2019 CDC guidelines, testing is recommended only for symptomatic pregnant women with a history of living in or traveling to a geographic area at…
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Test resources

Test FAQ

Zika and Other Emerging Viruses Transmitted by Aedes Mosquitos

Details

Test details

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Assay category

The test is only for use under the Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization.

Alternative name(s)

ZIKA VIRUS URINE SERUM PANEL

Specimen requirements
Patient preparationNone Specified
Preferred specimen(s)3 mL serum and 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima® urine collection kit
Minimum volume1.5 mL serum • 2 mL urine
Collection instructions

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Both serum and urine, with the same collection date, are required for each patient.

Collect blood in a serum separator tube or a standard red-top, allow blood to clot at room temperature. The specimen should be centrifuged as soon as possible, and serum transferred to a new aliquot tube.

Urine should always be collected with a patient-matched serum specimen.

Urine: Direct patient to provide urine into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine must be transferred into the Aptima specimen transport tube within 72 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use the tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine transport tube must fall within the clear pane of the tube label.

Transport refrigerated (cold packs) to local quest accessioning laboratory.
Transport frozen (dry ice): If shipping directly to the performing laboratory by an overnight air courier. Specimens must not be left in lock bins.

Transport container⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serum: Transport tube
Urine: Aptima urine collection kit
Transport temperatureRefrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen stabilitySelect a service area to view this section.
Reject criteriaSamples received in original collection container

Zika RNA, Serum Not detected
Zika RNA, Urine Not detected

Service Area Information
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Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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