Zika Virus Testing: For asymptomatic pregnant women with ongoing exposure to Zika
Understanding Zika Virus Test Results
Reporting Test Results
When CDC performs testing, results will typically be sent to the state or local health department within 3 weeks after specimen receipt. Reporting times for test results may be longer during summer months or when arbovirus activity increases. Turnaround time on tissue specimens will vary, depending on testing volume and type of testing required.
- CDC sends all test results to the appropriate state or local health department.
- State or local health departments report test results to doctors.
- Doctors report test results to patients.
Interpreting Test Results
- Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results (MMWR, June 2016)
- Interpreting Zika MAC-ELISA Results: English [PDF – 4 pages] | Spanish [PDF – 5 pages] | French [PDF – 5 pages]
- Interpreting Trioplex Real-Time RT-PCR Assay Results: English [PDF – 5 pages] | Spanish [PDF – 6 pages]
- Zika Test Result Interpretation Table: English [PDF – 1 page]
Patient Materials
Pregnant Women
Pretesting Counseling Guide for Asymptomatic Pregnant Women with Ongoing Exposure to Zika
Zika Virus Testing: For symptomatic pregnant women with exposure to Zika
Pretesting Counseling Guide for Pregnant Women with Symptoms of Zika
Zika Virus Testing: For asymptomatic pregnant women with recent exposure to Zika
Pretesting Counseling Guide for Asymptomatic Pregnant Women without Ongoing Exposure to Zika
Pregnant Women with a Positive Zika Test
Non-pregnant Women
Non-Pregnant Women with a Positive Zika Test
Men
Men with a Positive Zika Test
Parents
Parents of a Child with a Positive Zika Test
EUA Patient Fact Sheets
- Understanding Results from the Zika MAC-ELISA: English [PDF -3 pages] | French [PDF – 4 pages] | Spanish [PDF – 4 pages]
- Understanding Results from the Trioplex Real-Time RT-PCR Assay: English [PDF – 4 pages] | Spanish [PDF – 4 pages]
Lab Guidance
View detailed guidance for laboratory testing.
- Page last reviewed: July 24, 2017
- Page last updated: July 24, 2017
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