Zika Virus Information for Health Care Providers
Testing for Zika virus in NYS
Testing for Zika virus can be requested through the NYS public health laboratory, the Wadsworth Center, or through commercial labs. These documents provide details regarding patient eligibility for testing, how to request testing, and how to collect and ship specimens to the Wadsworth Center.
- Health Advisory – Zika Virus Update - January 24, 2018 (PDF)
- Zika Virus – Recommendations for Diagnostic Testing Specimen Collection and Submission to the Wadsworth Center - January 24, 2018 (PDF)
Specimens to collect at birth if Zika virus infection is suspected
If a woman has tested positive for Zika virus during (or just before) pregnancy, testing of the infant at birth is recommended. Updated guidance on what specimens to collect at birth, and how to ship them for testing is now available.
Interpreting Zika results
New tools are available to assist with the interpretation of laboratory results reported from the Wadsworth Center.
- A Healthcare Provider's Guide to Zika Virus Laboratory Results from the NYSDOH Wadsworth Center - May 25, 2017 (PDF)
- Interpretation of Zika Virus Serology Performed at the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center - May 31, 2017 (PDF)
- Zika RNA and antibodies graph - May 15, 2017 (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
Zika materials and patient resources
- Zika Testing Information for Mother and Child: Zika Health Passport (PDF)
- Pregancy Travel Advisory (color) - June 2016 (PDF). Also available in: Spanish, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Haitian Creole
- Mosquitoes and Disease brochure - May 2016
- For more information on using this larvicide, see Guidance when using Mosquito Dunks ® (larvicide) - April 2016. Also available in: Spanish, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Haitian Creole
NYSDOH Health Advisories (January 2017 to present)
- Health Advisory – Zika Virus Update - January 24, 2018 (PDF)
- Health advisory: Zika Virus Testing at Birth - May 25, 2017 (PDF)
Medical professionals treating Zika-exposed pregnant patients | Medical professionals treating Zika-affected children |
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Day of Delivery Testing and Specimen Collection for Zika Virus - January 24, 2018 | Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), October 20, 2017: |
Healthcare providers caring for pregnant women and their partners should regularly visit this CDC Zika website for the most up-to-date recommendations: www.cdc.gov/zika/ | Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
For information on a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families visit: NYS Early Intervention Program |
Health Informational Message: Zika Virus Testing - January 24, 2018 | Congenital Malformations Registry
The registry is an archive of case reports of children born or residing in New York State diagnosed before the age of two with any structural, functional or biochemical abnormality determined genetically or induced during gestation and not due to birthing events. Congenital Malformations |
Additional Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- NYC DOHMH Provider Access Line: New York City's Health Code Article 11 requires that cases of Zika be reported to DOHMH immediately upon suspicion. 866-692-3641