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Test Overview
IgM Antibody Capture Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (MAC-ELISA)
Screening for the presence of IgM-class antibodies to Zika virus in patients presenting with symptoms for 14 or more days. Establishment of baseline serologic levels of IgM-class antibodies to Zika virus in women who have traveled to a Zika virus endemic region or who have had sexual exposure to Zika virus and who are considering conception.
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic screw capped vial, and freeze.