Medichecks General health & wellness

Zika Virus Antibodies Blood Test (Flavivirus)

Checks for Zika virus IgM and IgG antibodies, which can indicate recent or past exposure, for travellers to affected areas or people planning pregnancy. Results take around 14 days.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
14 days
Biomarkers
2
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Zika virus IgG
  • Zika virus IgM

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
14 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Immunity

  • Zika virus IgG
  • Zika virus IgM

About this test

Zika virus IgM and IgG antibody tests are used to assess recent or past exposure to the virus, which is relevant for travellers returning from affected areas, people planning pregnancy, or anyone with symptoms following possible exposure. This test measures both antibody types, giving a slightly fuller picture than a single-marker check.

We do not track any directly comparable Zika antibody tests, so it is scored against the wider group of general wellness tests we cover. It scores poorly on value for money, at £189 against a £109 median for similarly sized general wellness tests, a premium of around 73%, and its 14-day turnaround is longer than most other tests in our data, which also weighs on the collection convenience score.

Clarity and trust scores are both strong, since Medichecks publishes the biomarkers, sample type, turnaround and collection options in full, and every result includes a doctor's written comment, backed by the company's Trustpilot rating and lab accreditation. If this specific antibody test is what you need, those factors are reassuring, but the price and wait time are worth going in with clear eyes about.

Who is it for?

This suits someone who has recently travelled to an area with Zika virus circulating, or is planning pregnancy and wants to check exposure status beforehand, particularly where a GP has recommended testing. If turnaround time matters, be aware this is one of the slower tests we track at around 14 days, so it is worth booking well ahead of any travel or medical deadline. For general symptom concerns without a specific exposure history, discuss with a GP whether this specific test is appropriate.

How it works

This is a blood test. You can have your sample taken at a Medichecks in-store clinic, via a home nurse visit, or as a venous draw at a clinic; there is no at-home finger-prick option for this test. Once your sample reaches the lab, results are typically ready in around 14 days, and every result includes a doctor's written comment.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Tests for both IgM and IgG antibodies, covering recent and past exposure.
  • The biomarkers, sample type, turnaround and collection routes are all published upfront.
  • Every result includes a doctor's written comment on what it means.

Cons

  • Priced around 73% above the £109 median for similarly sized general wellness tests we track.
  • Slowest turnaround among the tests covered here, at around 14 days.
  • You cannot do this one from home; a clinic or nurse visit is required.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Two-marker Zika antibody test priced well above the median
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This test checks for Zika virus IgM and IgG antibodies, which can indicate recent or past exposure, and is aimed at travellers to affected areas or people planning pregnancy. At £189 it is around 73% above the £109 median for similarly sized general wellness tests we track, and results take around 14 days, the longest turnaround among the tests covered here. There are no directly comparable Zika tests in our data to weigh it against.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 5.6/10

    2 biomarkers, placing it in the 19th percentile of general wellness tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 14 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 2.8/10

    £189.00 against a median of £109.00 for the 19 similarly sized general wellness tests we track (+73%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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