Test directory: Zika - DOH

Ordering Code3932
Test NameZika - DOH
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerUrine may be submitted with serum however not required for testing.
Optimum Volume1.5 mL
Collection InstructionsPrior to ordering and collecting client to contact DOH **Disease and Investigation Branch EDI for approval 586-4586 or 566-5049 (After Hours)

DOH form (81.3) needs to be submitted with specimen.
Specimen StabilityRefrigerated: 24 Hours
Frozen: -20 degrees Celsius
Rejection CriteriaOnly urine specimen received, whole blood
Avail. StatNO
Reference Lab Dept of Health

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 16, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Zika IgMALLSee report.