Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG):
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Fasting Required: No
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 3 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) causes chicken pox and when reactivated, potentially decades later, causes shingles. Twenty percent of adults will develop shingles, a rash or blister of the skin that may cause severe pain. Varicella-Zoster IgG, EIA reliably measures immunity due to previous infection, but is unsuitable for detection of post-vaccination immune status.
Limitations: Other herpes viruses may cross react and produce high titers. Protection may be limited at low positive titers. Antibodies persist after infection has been treated or becomes dormant.
Alternative Name(s): Varicella IgG Antibodies, VZV IgG, Shingles, Herpes Zoster IgG Ab, VZV Antibody IgG, Chicken Pox
Fasting Required: No
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 3 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) causes chicken pox and when reactivated, potentially decades later, causes shingles. Twenty percent of adults will develop shingles, a rash or blister of the skin that may cause severe pain. Varicella-Zoster IgG, EIA reliably measures immunity due to previous infection, but is unsuitable for detection of post-vaccination immune status.
Limitations: Other herpes viruses may cross react and produce high titers. Protection may be limited at low positive titers. Antibodies persist after infection has been treated or becomes dormant.
Alternative Name(s): Varicella IgG Antibodies, VZV IgG, Shingles, Herpes Zoster IgG Ab, VZV Antibody IgG, Chicken Pox