ZIKA IgM
Abbreviation
ZIKAM
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
2-8 C up to 7 days
frozen at -20C after 48 hours
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
None
Reference Ranges
*Zika ISR Analysis: See package insert for interpretaion in Test Menu folder
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic transport tube
Methodology
Antibody capture chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA)
Clinical Significance
Intended for the presumptive detection of Zika virus IgM antibodies. Reactive results are not definitive for the diagnosis of Zika infection. False positive are possible in patients with a history of infection with other Flaviviruses. Negative results do not preclude the possibility of Zika virus infection.
Alternative Names
Anti-Zika IgM
Additional Information
For additional information on Zika, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/index.html
Preferred Specimen
Serum