Zika Virus Antibody Blood Test (Flavivirus) Kit
£190 ✓ In Stock
Your sample goes to a UKAS accredited laboratory meeting ISO 15189 standards.
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How it works
Your testing journey
From order to results in four simple steps. Full transparency on where each step happens and what it costs.
Receive your kit by post
Dispatched same working day if ordered before 3pm. Royal Mail Tracked delivery, typically 1–3 working days. 90% of kits arrive within 24 hours.
Visit a partner clinic
Book a phlebotomy appointment at one of our 365+ UK partner clinics. Take your kit with you — the phlebotomist will collect your sample using the materials provided.
Phlebotomy fee applies (paid at clinic)
Venous blood draw at a clinic
A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm using the vacutainers provided in your kit. The appointment takes around 10 minutes.
Return by prepaid envelope
Seal your sample in the biohazard bag provided and drop it in any Royal Mail postbox using the prepaid Tracked 24 envelope. Post Monday–Thursday for best results.
Venous Blood Collection Kit
This kit is sent to you and taken to your chosen clinic. The phlebotomist will collect your sample using the materials provided.
- 1Vacutainer blood collection tubes
- 2Needle and butterfly needle
- 3Tourniquet
- 4Alcohol swab
- 5Cotton wool and gauze
- 6Adhesive plaster
- 7Biohazard specimen bag
- 8Prepaid return envelope (Royal Mail Tracked 24)
- 9Laboratory request form
- 10Instructions for the phlebotomist
IgM antibodies are the first antibodies produced by the immune system in response to an infection. Zika virus-specific IgM antibodies typically appear around 4–7 days after symptom onset and may remain detectable for up to 12 weeks following infection. What Positive Means: A positive IgM result suggests recent or current Zika virus infection. However, due to cross-reactivity with other flaviviruses, positive results should be interpreted with caution and may require confirmatory testing. What Negative Means: A negative IgM result may indicate no recent Zika virus infection, or that testing was performed before IgM antibodies developed (too early after exposure) or after they had declined (more than 12 weeks post-infection). Clinical Significance: Detecting IgM antibodies is particularly important for identifying recent infection, which is crucial for pregnant women as Zika infection during pregnancy can cause congenital abnormalities. The presence of IgM may indicate the need for additional monitoring.
IgG antibodies are produced in a delayed response to infection and typically persist for a long time, potentially for life. Zika virus-specific IgG antibodies usually appear 1–2 weeks after infection and remain detectable indefinitely. What Positive Means: A positive IgG result indicates past exposure to Zika virus at some point. When combined with a positive IgM result, it suggests recent infection. When IgG is positive but IgM is negative, it suggests past infection that occurred more than 12 weeks ago. What Negative Means: A negative IgG result suggests no previous Zika virus infection, or that testing was performed too early after infection before IgG antibodies had developed (typically requires 1–2 weeks). Interpreting Results Together: The combination of IgM and IgG results helps determine the timing of infection. IgM positive with IgG negative suggests very recent infection; both positive suggests recent infection; IgM negative with IgG positive suggests past infection; both negative suggests no infection or testing too early.
This test is for screening and information only — it is not a medical diagnosis or professional advice. Please have your results reviewed by a qualified doctor or healthcare provider who can explain what they mean for your personal health situation. If your results show anything outside the normal range, or if you're worried about your health, see your doctor as soon as you can. Don't change any medications or treatments based on these results alone — always talk to your healthcare provider first.
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Pick your panel
Browse over 200 clinically designed test kits and choose the one that fits your goals.
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Kit to your door
Everything you need arrives in discreet packaging with step-by-step instructions inside.
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Collect your sample
Follow the simple instructions in your kit — whether it's a finger-prick at home or a venous draw at a partner clinic.
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Insights delivered
Clear, easy-to-understand results sent to you online with actionable health guidance.
Frequently asked questions
People who have travelled to Zika-endemic areas and have symptoms, or travellers who are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Zika during pregnancy can cause microcephaly.
Test at least 2 weeks after returning from an endemic area. Note Zika antibodies can cross-react with dengue and yellow fever antibodies.
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