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Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies Panel IgG & IgM

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies Panel IgG & IgM Includes 2 testsView All
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Understanding Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies Panel IgG & IgM


What is Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies Panel IgG & IgM?

Varicella Zoster virus (VZV) Antibodies IgG & IgM test is done to test the antibodies present in blood in response to herpes virus causing Chickenpox. It is also used to detect a primary infection & Herpes zoster due to reactivation of latent infection.

What does Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies Panel IgG & IgM measure?

Contains 2 tests

A positive IgG result of Varicella Zoster virus antibodies indicates past exposure to VZV and immunity. IgM antibodies help in diagnosing acute phase infection with VZV. Negative results that are obtained in early VZV infection should be followed by testing again after 2-3 weeks.

Varicella Zoster IgG

Varicella Zoster IgM

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