Zika TMA

ZIKA

2-8 C (ice packs) or frozen

Serum, plasma and processed urine samples must be tested within 72 hours, or stored frozen until tested

1.0 mL

Plasma (EDTA, ACD-A, sodium citrate, PPT), Urine transferred to an Aptima Urine transport tube which contain urine transport media, and mixed within 72 hours.

Negative or Positive

Routine venipuncture

Serum or plasma tube, urine transport tube

TMA-transcription mediated amplification intended for the qualitative detection of RNA

Zika virus RNA is generally detectable in serum during the acute phase of infection (approximately 14 days following onset). Positive results are indicative of current infection. Negative results do not preclude Zika infection and should not be used as the sole basis for patient management decisions. Negatives must be combined with clinical observations, patient history, and epidemiological information.

Anti-Zika Zika PCR Zika RNA

For additional information on Zika, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/index.html