Zika virus real-time RT-PCR
Registry Details
| Area | Health Science |
| Lab name | Clinical Virology Laboratory |
| Lab location | NCBID Wallaceville |
| Test name | Zika virus real-time RT-PCR |
| Organisms | Zika virus |
| Requested for surveillance | yes |
| Notice required | yes |
| Pre-transport requirements | 5 ± 3°C for less than 24 hours |
| Transport requirements | 5 ± 3°C for less than 24 hours |
| How results reported | Zika virus detected or not detected |
| Referral link | Form |
Details
Specimen requirements
Serum (~3 mL) collected within 7 days of illness onset
Urine (~50 mL) collected within 15 days of illness onset
For clinical advice contact:
Anja Werno: 027 687 2306
Chris Hewison: 027 405 2083
Jill Sherwood: 027 886 1802
For specific lab testing and virology advice contact:
Email: sue.huang@esr.cri.nz
Phone: 04 529 0606
For general lab testing enquiries contact:
Email angela.brounts@esr.cri.nz
Phone: 04 529 0621