This product is a home blood test kit that measures IgM antibodies specific to Varicella-Zoster virus (the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles). A positive IgM generally suggests a recent or active infection. This test can help determine whether your symptoms are currently related to a Varicella-Zoster infection.
Detects recent or active Varicella-Zoster infection via IgM antibodies
Useful for people experiencing new rash, pain, or signs suggestive of shingles or chickenpox
Helps guide clinical follow-up or treatment decisions
Private, at-home sampling with immunology lab processing
A positive IgM result is indicative of recent infection, but should be confirmed with a clinician’s assessment
A negative result does not exclude recent exposure if tested too early
This test is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment
Results must be interpreted by a healthcare professional alongside symptoms and history
All samples are processed by accredited immunology laboratories
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Varicella zoster is the virus which causes chickenpox, following the initial infection it can lie dormant in the spinal cord, reactivating to cause shingles. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies are produced by the immune system during the initial chickenpox infection, and can be present during an occurrence of shingles.
