The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a member of the herpes virus family. It can cause chickenpox and shingles. The VZV can’t live and reproduce anywhere other than in the human body.
The test is to detect acute/recent infection with varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and determine the immune status of individuals to the VZV.
IgM
Negative (reported as negative or positive)
IgG
Vaccinated: positive (> or =1.1 AI)
Unvaccinated: negative (< or =0.8 AI)
