This test measures IgG antibodies to varicella zoster, used to check past exposure to chickenpox or vaccination effectiveness. It suits people wanting to confirm their immune status, including ahead of pregnancy.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
This test measures IgG antibodies to varicella zoster, the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. A positive result generally reflects past exposure or effective vaccination, which is why it's often used to check immune status, including ahead of pregnancy.
As a single-marker test, it places in the lower-to-middle band for depth among the immunity tests we track. On price, at £79 it costs well below the typical immunity test of similar size in our tracking, and results come back quickly, in around 2 days.
It scores well for clarity: the biomarker, sample type, turnaround and collection options are all clearly stated, though the provider doesn't say what the final report looks like. It also benefits from Medichecks' broader trust signals: a 4.5 Trustpilot score from over 2,400 reviews, UKAS ISO 15189 accredited partner labs, standard doctor review, and 25-plus years trading. It scores well for results and follow-up too, since every result is reviewed by a doctor.
This test suits you if you want to check your immunity to chickenpox, for example because you're unsure whether you've had it, want to confirm vaccination has worked, or are planning a pregnancy and want your immune status on record. It is not designed to diagnose an active chickenpox or shingles infection.
If you currently have symptoms of chickenpox or shingles, see your GP rather than relying on this test.
You give your sample via an in-store clinic, a home nurse visit, or a venous draw at a clinic; there's no at-home finger-prick option for this test. The lab tests for varicella zoster IgG antibodies, and a doctor reviews the result before your report is sent, typically within 2 days.
This blood test checks your immunity to chickenpox (varicella zoster) for £79, via a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit, with results reviewed by a doctor. Against other immunity tests of similar size that we track, it is priced well below the typical cost, and turnaround is quick at around 2 days.
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.
1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.
A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£79.00 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-45%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
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