Zika Virus IgM Antibody Capture (MAC), by ELISA
Test Mnemonic
ZKAIGM
CPT Codes
- 86794 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Label specimen plainly as 'acute' or 'convalescent.' It is recommended that the Patient History for Zika Virus Testing form is submitted with the specimen. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
Days Performed
Mon, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Semi Quantitative Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
Reference Range
Special Info
Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Label specimens plainly as 'acute' or 'convalescent,' and submit Patient History for Zika Virus testing form with the specimen. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, lipemic, or turbid specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Use for patients whose symptoms began, or whose documented exposure occurred, ≥14 days prior to testing. Use as follow-up for patients with negative serum and urine results from molecular testing performed <14 days after symptom onset.