Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that’s caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Anyone who has not had chickenpox or gotten the chickenpox vaccine can get the disease. Symptoms include itchy, blister-like rashes that can spread across your body. Although the chickenpox vaccine is widely accessible today, chickenpox is still a concern and knowing your immunity status can give you and your community peace of mind. This chickenpox test can determine your immunity to VZV from either past infection or vaccination.
Note: This test is not intended to be used to diagnose a current active Chickenpox infection. Those with any symptoms of Chickenpox infection should contact a health care provider for next steps.
Preparation: No special preparation needed.
Proof of immunity is commonly a requirement for work and school.
This blood test can determine your immunity to VZV or Chickenpox from a past infection or vaccination and the results provided can be part of your immunization record.
Not everyone can receive the chickenpox vaccine due to health conditions.
Chickenpox can be serious or even life-threatening, especially during pregnancy, in babies, adolescents, adults, and people with weakened immune systems.² Making sure you're immune can help avoid spreading chickenpox and protect those who are most vulnerable.
1. Chaves SS, Gargiullo P, Zhang JX, et al. Loss of vaccine-induced immunity to varicella over time. N Engl J Med. 2007 Mar 15;356(11):1121-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa064040.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chickenpox (Varicella). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed April 28, 2021. Accessed January 6, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/index.html
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About the Varicella Vaccines. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website. Reviewed April 28, 2021. Accessed October 2, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/varicella/hcp/about-vaccine.html
<p>1. Chaves SS, Gargiullo P, Zhang JX, et al. Loss of vaccine-induced immunity to varicella over time. N Engl J Med. 2007 Mar 15;356(11):1121-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa064040.</p> <p>2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chickenpox (Varicella). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed April 28, 2021. Accessed January 6, 2023. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Chickenpox (Varicella) ">https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/index.html</a></p> <p>3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About the Varicella Vaccines. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website. Reviewed April 28, 2021. Accessed October 2, 2023. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/varicella/hcp/about-vaccine.html" title="About the Varicella Vaccines" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/varicella/hcp/about-vaccine.html</a></p>
Produced by the immune system in response to a prior or current case of chickenpox or vaccination
View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.
If you’re not sure whether you have varicella (chickenpox) immunity, a chickenpox test may be right for you. Taking a chickenpox immunity test will let you know if you have developed antibodies against the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in response to a prior chickenpox infection or vaccination. You can discuss your test results with your provider to determine whether and when you should consider another vaccination to maintain your immunity.
Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.
Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order. If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.
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