Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG) details
What Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG) shows
This antibody indicates immunity to varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the virus responsible for chickenpox and, later in life through reactivation, shingles — whether that immunity comes from a past chickenpox infection or from vaccination. A positive result generally confirms protection against a new chickenpox infection. It's commonly checked to confirm immunity status, for example in healthcare workers, before certain immunosuppressive treatments, or when vaccination history is uncertain.
Tests that include Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG)
This test detects IgG antibodies to the Varicella-Zoster virus. Varicella-Zoster virus is a virus of the herpes group that causes chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (zoster).
- Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG) Indicates immunity to varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox/shingles), whether from past infection or vaccination.
This test detects IgG antibodies to the Varicella-Zoster virus. Varicella-Zoster virus is a virus of the herpes group that causes chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (zoster).
- Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG) Indicates immunity to varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox/shingles), whether from past infection or vaccination.
This panel detects IgG antibodies to the viruses that cause Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella. The presence of IgG antibodies may indicate that the patient was exposed to these viruses through infection or vaccination.
- Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG) Indicates immunity to varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox/shingles), whether from past infection or vaccination.
- Measles Antibody (IgG), Immune Status Indicates immunity to measles, whether from past infection or vaccination.
- Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Immune Status Indicates immunity to mumps, whether from past infection or vaccination.
- Rubella Antibody (IgG), Immune Status Indicates immunity to rubella (German measles), whether from past infection or vaccination — commonly checked during pregnancy planning.
This panel detects IgG antibodies to the viruses that cause Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella. The presence of IgG antibodies may indicate that the patient was exposed to these viruses through infection or vaccination.
- Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG) Indicates immunity to varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox/shingles), whether from past infection or vaccination.
- Measles Antibody (IgG), Immune Status Indicates immunity to measles, whether from past infection or vaccination.
- Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Immune Status Indicates immunity to mumps, whether from past infection or vaccination.
- Rubella Antibody (IgG), Immune Status Indicates immunity to rubella (German measles), whether from past infection or vaccination — commonly checked during pregnancy planning.
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