Urine test proves effective for Zika testing

The Center for Disease Control says a urine-based test has proven to be more effective than a blood-based test to test for the Zika virus.  Researchers say the virus particles can be better detected

News 12 Staff

May 11, 2016, 3:47 PM

Updated 3,076 days ago

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The Center for Disease Control says a urine-based test has proven to be more effective than a blood-based test to test for the Zika virus. 
Researchers say the virus particles can be better detected at high levels for a longer period of time in urine. 
Zika is linked to birth defects in babies.