Varicella Immunity Testing (VZIGG)
The Varicella Immunity test is also known as a Chickenpox IgG test.
All you need to know about testing Varicella Immunity levels with a laboratory test
Conditions linked to Varicella Immunity
How To Test Varicella Immunity
By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Varicella Immunity for total reassurance.
Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.
Tests which include a Varicella Immunity test:
What if Varicella Immunity Results Are High?
Immunity present means the marker being measured suggests existing immune protection. This pattern is commonly seen after prior vaccination or a past infection, depending on the specific test.
Some tests define “immunity present” as antibody levels above a laboratory threshold, indicating an immune response has been detected. The strength and durability of protection can vary between individuals and can also depend on the organism being tested and the type of antibody measured.
What if Varicella Immunity Results Are Low?
No immunity detected means the test did not find measurable immune protection to the specific infection or vaccine target being checked. This can happen when there has been no past exposure or vaccination, or when immune response is too low to be detected at the time of testing.
Results like this are sometimes seen even in people who were vaccinated or previously exposed, because antibody levels can decline over time or vary between individuals and between different laboratory methods.
Why Take The Varicella Immunity Test?
This test helps confirm immunity to chickenpox, important for pregnancy planning, occupational health or when vaccination history is unclear.
Who Should Take This Test?
Measure your Varicella Immunity levels and with a nurse or clinic test kit
You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.
This Test is advised if you:
- want the convenience of home testing without waiting for a GP appointment;
- need a high quality, clinically accredited test done in a professional clinical laboratory.
