80821-2

LOINC code 80821-2 identifies "Zika virus neutralizing antibody [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Neutralization test". Qualitative result for Zika virus neutralizing antibodies in CSF. Serological cross-reactivity is strong between Zika and other flaviviruses, especially Dengue virus. Therefore, positive EIA or IF assays for Zika virus IgM antibodies are presumptive only and should be confirmed by a neutralization assay, such as the plaque-reduction neutralization test (PRNT), which can discriminate between Zika virus and cross-reacting antibodies in primary flavivirus infections. Recent Zika virus infection is confirmed by stable high neutralizing antibody titers, seroconversion, or a 4x or greater increases in neutralizing antibody titer in a patient's appropriately timed acute and convalescent phase specimens.

This code measures Zika virus Ab.Neut in CSF. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.