• Is home collection available for this test?

Yes, home sample collection is available for this service through the Lahalak Medical Platform.

• How long does it take to get the Zika test results?

Results are typically available within 24 to 48 hours after the samples reach the laboratory.

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Medical notice: this information is for education and service understanding. It is not a diagnosis or a recommendation for an unnecessary procedure.

About this service

This test utilizes RT-PCR technology for the qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA. It is performed on plasma and urine samples during the acute phase of infection to confirm the virus.

Importance of Zika Virus Testing

Accurate diagnosis of active infection in its early stages.
Differentiating Zika from other viruses with similar symptoms.
Monitoring the health of travelers returning from endemic areas.

Why Test Both Plasma and Urine?

The virus is present in the blood for a short period during the first days.
Zika RNA can be detected in urine for a longer duration than in blood.
Combining both samples increases the clinical sensitivity of the test.

Indications for the Test

Onset of symptoms such as fever, rash, and joint pain.
Pregnant women who may have been exposed or traveled to endemic areas.
Following travel to regions with reported Zika virus outbreaks.

What is included?

✓Plasma sample collection
✓Urine sample collection
✓Laboratory RT-PCR analysis

Conditions and notices

Fasting is not required
Preferably performed within the first week of symptom onset

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the FAQs published with this service.

• Does the Zika virus test require fasting?

No, this test does not require fasting or any specific dietary preparations.

• What samples are needed for the test?

The test requires both a blood (plasma) sample and a urine sample for maximum accuracy.

• When is the best time to take the test after symptoms appear?

The PCR test is best performed within the first week of symptom onset to detect the virus.

• What does a positive PCR result mean?

A positive result indicates the presence of Zika virus genetic material, suggesting an active infection.

Service resources and references

References and additional resources

Reference material and files associated with this service when available.

Scientific references

CDC - Zika Virus Testing
WHO - Zika Virus Fact Sheets

Accurate Zika Virus Detection

About this service

Importance of Zika Virus Testing

Why Test Both Plasma and Urine?

Indications for the Test

What is included?

Conditions and notices

Frequently Asked Questions

References and additional resources

Scientific references

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