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Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgG Qualitative
Varicella-zoster IgG looks for evidence of a previous immune response to chickenpox or its vaccine. It is different from testing an active rash.
Price for this test on its ownAED 220Test price AED 120
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Serum
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody measure?
Also called Chickenpox Immunity (IgG)
This IgG test can help assess prior varicella exposure or response when immunity is relevant to a clinical decision. Documented vaccine doses are useful context.
When it may be requested
Reviewing chickenpox immunity
VZV IgG can help document previous infection or vaccination when history is unclear.
Checking an exposure history
The clinician considers timing and documented vaccination when advising someone who has been exposed.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenSerum
Your checklist
No fast is necessary. Bring varicella vaccine records, any history of chickenpox and earlier immunity results, particularly when testing before treatment or after an exposure.
A clinician takes a small sample of blood from a vein. The laboratory uses serum, the liquid separated from the blood after it clots.
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Understanding your result
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Result guideVaricella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgG Qualitative
Reading your result
A reactive result generally indicates a previous immune response. It cannot establish whether a current rash is chickenpox or shingles.
What can affect it
- This IgG result alone cannot diagnose an active chickenpox or shingles rash.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testVaricella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgG Qualitative
- Specimen
- Serum
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
Open your laboratory report
Look for Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgG Qualitative in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Compare the result with documented vaccine doses, previous chickenpox and the particular reason immunity is being assessed.
Clinical expertise
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Patient questions
Before you book
Can a negative result after vaccination be misleading?
Some commercial antibody tests may miss a vaccine-induced response. Your clinician can interpret the report alongside documented vaccine doses and the reason for testing.
Why is chickenpox immunity checked before or during pregnancy?
Chickenpox during pregnancy is dangerous, so knowing your immunity in advance matters. If you are not immune, the vaccine can be given before pregnancy, as it is live and is not given during pregnancy. If you are already pregnant and not immune, your doctor knows to act quickly should you be exposed to chickenpox.
Why check chickenpox immunity before immune-suppressing treatment?
Chickenpox can be more serious when immunity is weakened. Some treatments rule out the live chickenpox vaccine. Before treatment, your clinician can review your illness history, vaccination record and IgG result to decide whether vaccination or a plan for future exposure is appropriate.
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Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.