Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG)

About the Test

Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG) - 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.

Biomarkers

Varicella Zoster IgG

Biomarker name

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