Varicella IgM at Test Zone Diagnostic Center

The Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) IgM test detects antibodies produced early in an infection. A positive VZV IgM test indicates a recent or current active infection with chickenpox or shingles (herpes zoster). This test is used to confirm a diagnosis, especially in atypical cases.

Key Benefits:

• Helps confirm a diagnosis of active chickenpox or shingles.

• Useful for diagnosing infections in immunocompromised patients.

• Differentiates chickenpox from other rash-causing illnesses.