Medichecks Immunity & infection

Chicken Pox (Varicella Zoster) Immunity Blood Test

Are you concerned about your immunity to chickenpox or shingles? This test is ideal for determining past exposure to varicella zoster, vaccination effectiveness, or immune status, especially for those at risk of complications or planning pregnancy.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Varicella zoster IgG

Test specifications

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

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Immunity

  • Varicella zoster IgG

About this test

Are you concerned about your immunity to chickenpox or shingles? This test is ideal for determining past exposure to varicella zoster, vaccination effectiveness, or immune status, especially for those at risk of complications or planning pregnancy.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 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 6.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 8.8/10

    £79.00 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-45%).

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