Varicella Zoster Antibodies (IgG)

Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) is a DNA virus of the herpes virus group that causes chicken pox and shingles. A positive level of IgG usually indicates immunity.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Varicella Zoster Antibodies (IgG)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Varicella Zoster Antibodies (IgG)

About this test

Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) is a DNA virus of the herpes virus group that causes chicken pox and shingles. A positive level of IgG usually indicates immunity.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and UX 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical Depth 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection Convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Price Value 9.6/10

    £54.25 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-62%).

  • Results and Follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust Signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

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