Test guide
Zika Virus Test
A Zika virus test looks for signs of the Zika infection in your blood or urine. Zika is a type of flavivirus, as is dengue fever and West Nile . Like those viral infections , Zika is usually spread by mosquitoes , especially in areas with tropical climates, such as parts of Central and South America, Africa, Mexico, and islands in the Caribbean and Pacific. Because Zika can enter bodily fluids such as blood, urine (pee), and semen, it can also spread through sex with an infected person or from a pregnant woman to her fetus.
What it is for
A Zika virus test is used to check for a Zika virus infection. It's mostly used on pregnant women who have recently traveled to an area where there is a risk of Zika infection. This is because a Zika infection can cause serious health problems for a fetus, including: Zika infections during pregnancy have also been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth . Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Limitations
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
Also known as
- Zika Antibody Test, Zika RT-PCR Test, Zika test
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