VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS

( VZV) ANTIBODIES PANEL,

IgG & IgM, SERUM
(EIA)

VZV IgG U/mL <8.00

VZV IgM U/mL <8.00

Interpretation

RESULT IN U/mL REMARKS

<8 Negative
8-12 Equivocal
>12 Positive

Comments

Varicella / Chicken pox is an acute viral disease caused by Varicella zoster virus ( VZV) that belongs
to the Herpes virus family. Reactivation of VZV usually manifests as Zoster ( Shingles). The disease
begins with fever, malaise and maculopapular rash that heals over a 3 week period. VZV IgM & IgG
antibodies both usually appear within 5 days of the rash. IgM disappears in 2-4 weeks time whereas
IgG antibody usually persists for indeterminate time. A positive IgG result indicates immunity or
past exposure to VZV.