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View details Chickenpox and Shingles (Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody) - IgG Test
Detects IgG antibodies against the varicella-zoster virus and indicates prior exposure to the VZV through infection or immunization.
Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody - Igg Test Info & Procedure
Group NameINFECTION
FastingFasting not required
Sample TypeSERUM
Sample CollectionHome sample collection
ReportsMost reports: 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the lab; timing varies by test.
Report typeDigital report
Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody - Igg Test Visual Guide
Checks VZV IgG antibody used for chickenpox immunity or past exposure review.
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ResultReported reactive/non-reactive.
What it showsImmunity/exposure signal.
SampleSerum. No fasting required.
Common useChickenpox immunity review.
How VZV IgG Works
- IgG antibody checkedPast immune response marker
- Immunity contextChickenpox/vaccine signal
- Risk reviewedPregnancy/immunity status matters
Typical result context
| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Reactive | immunity/exposure signal |
| Non-reactive | no IgG detected |
| Equivocal | repeat if advised |
VZV IgG should be interpreted with vaccination and pregnancy/immunity status.
Why it may be advised
- Chickenpox immunity check
- Pregnancy planning
- Exposure risk review
When to discuss it
- Unknown chickenpox history
- Pregnancy planning
- Healthcare exposure risk
Often reviewed with
- Measles IgG
- Rubella IgG
- CBC/Hemogram
Simple Testing Flow
- BookSelect Varicella IgG test online
- Home VisitCollection executive arrives
- SampleSample collected as instructed
- Lab ReportProcessed and shared digitally
No fasting
- Usually no fasting
- Share vaccine/infection history
May affect meaning
- Recent vaccination
- Immune suppression
- Equivocal result
Immunity marker
- Useful before pregnancy/risk work
- IgM/PCR may be used for acute disease
About the Test
Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody - Igg is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 760 against an MRP of Rs. 840, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG Reference Guide
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
General Educational Range (Not a Report Range)
| Measure | Typical guide |
|---|---|
| Interpretation | IgG can reflect past infection or vaccination. A single positive IgG result cannot confirm a new case; some assays miss vaccine-induced immunity. |
Why This Test Is Ordered
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Detects IgG antibodies to the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. |
Symptoms And Who Should Test
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Clinical context | Discuss this test with your clinician in the context of your symptoms, history and other results. |
Preparation And Interpretation Notes
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Before collection | Follow the preparation shown for this booking. Tell the laboratory about medicines, supplements and recent treatment; do not stop prescribed medicines yourself. |
Sources:
CDC: VZV laboratory testing
Service available in Cities
Home sample collection for Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody - Igg is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Coimbatore Chandigarh Agartala Agra Ahmednagar Ajmer Akola Aligarh Allahabad Alwar Ambala Amravati Amritsar Anand Araria Bahraich Ballia Banda Bardhaman Bareilly Basti Beed Begusarai Bhagalpur Bhilwara Bhiwani Bhopal Bidar Bikaner Birbhum Bulandshahr Chandrapur Chittoor Cuttack Dakshina Kannada Darbhanga Darjeeling Datia Dehradun Deoghar Deoria Dewas Dhanbad Dharmapuri Dhule Durg East Champaran East Godavari East Singhbhum Erode Etah Faizabad Faridabad Gandhinagar Ganjam Gaya Ghaziabad Ghazipur Godda Gonda Gorakhpur Guntur Gurdaspur Guwahati Gwalior Haridwar Hathras Hazaribagh Hisar Hooghly Hoshangabad Howrah Indore Jabalpur Jajpur Jalandhar Jalgaon Jalna Jammu Jamnagar Jamshedpur Jamui Jaunpur Jhajjar Jhansi Jharsuguda Jodhpur Kadapa Kalaburagi Kamrup Kanpur Kanyakumari Karimnagar Karnal Katihar Katni Kendujhar Khammam Kheda Kishanganj Koderma Kolhapur Koraput Krishna Krishnagiri Kurnool Latur Ludhiana Madhubani Madurai Mandla Mathura Mayurbhanj Medak Medinipur Meerut Mohali Moradabad Munger Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarpur Mysore Nagpur Nainital Nalanda Nalgonda Namakkal Nanded Narsinghpur Nashik Nellore Nizamabad Noida North 24 Parganas North Dinajpur Palghar Panchkula Panipat Patiala Patna Pedakurapadu Peddapalli Pondicherry Prakasam Pratapgarh Puri Purnia Raebareli Raigarh Raipur Raisen Rajkot Rajnandgaon Ranchi Rangareddy Ratlam Ratnagiri Rewa Rohtak Sagar Saharanpur Saharsa Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Salem Sambalpur Sangareddy Saran Satara Seraikelakharsawan Sibsagar Siddipet Sitamarhi Solapur Sonbhadra Srinagar Sultanpur Sundargarh Surat Surguja Thanjavur Tiruchirappalli Udaipur Ujjain Unnao Vadodara Vaishali Valsad Varanasi Vidisha Vijayawada Visakhapatnam Warangal West Champaran West Godavari West Tripura
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Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody - Igg Test Price
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Rs. 840
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