Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
1
Duration
30 min
Results
4 days
What's included
2 deliverables in this treatment
- Virus-specific IgG and/or IgM antibodies
- Specific viruses tested depend on the panel ordered
This test measures the presence of antibodies specific to the varicella-zoster virus, indicating whether a person has been exposed to the virus or vaccinated against it.
About this treatment
Varicella Zoster, also referred to as the virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles, is a type of herpes virus. In its abbreviated form it is referred to as VZV, this is how it appears on a lot of request forms. The Varicella Zoster virus (sometimes just caused VZV) is the virus that is responsible for chicken pox and shingles. The majority of people in the UK will be infected with VZV at some point in childhood and this will confer immunity to them.…
Good to know
- Viruses Tested
- Varies by panel
- Fasting Required
- No
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Turnaround
- 3–5 business days
- Common Use
- Immunity confirmation, infection diagnosis
Who is this for?
Anyone experiencing unexplained chronic fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, or recurrent illness. People needing to confirm immunity before travel, employment, or pregnancy. Those investigating post-viral symptoms or suspected reactivation of latent infections. Healthcare workers and teachers needing proof of immunity. Anyone planning pregnancy who needs to check rubella, CMV, or varicella status.
Preparation Required
No fasting required. No special preparation needed. Inform your provider about your symptoms and their timeline, as this helps interpret whether antibodies indicate recent or past infection.
Panel Categories
Biomarkers Tested
1Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most common type of antibody in the blood, important for fighting bacterial and viral infections.
Treatment highlights
- Virus-specific IgG and/or IgM antibodies
- Specific viruses tested depend on the panel ordered
Home appointment adds £70
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 4 days