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Varicella Zoster IgM Antibodies Blood Test

Varicella Zoster IgM Antibodies Blood Test

£113.00

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Includes varicella-zoster IgM antibodies, which indicate a recent or active varicella-zoster infection.

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    Description

    Want to check for a recent or active varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection? This test detects IgM antibodies, which typically appear in the early stages of chickenpox or shingles. It’s ideal for those with suspected recent exposure or individuals at higher risk of complications.

    Return policy

    You have up to 7 days to cancel your order from the date of order.

    • If you cancel your order within the cancellation period before your testing kit has been despatched, you are entitled to a full refund.
    • If you cancel your order within the cancellation period after your testing kit has been despatched, you will incur a charge of £10 including VAT. This charge covers the cost of the kit, which we are unable to re-use, and will be deducted from your refund.

    To cancel your order, please contact our customer care team on 01623 572757 or use our contact form [here].

    This cancellation right does not apply if:

    • You have already had a sample taken at a clinic, laboratory, or at home as arranged by us.
    • You have failed to attend a confirmed appointment for phlebotomy arranged in connection with your test.
    • You have already sent your sample to the laboratory for analysis.
    • The 7-day cancellation period has expired.

    How your cancellation period works:

    • Your legal right to cancel a Contract starts from the date you receive the Acceptance Confirmation (the date on which we email you to confirm our acceptance of your order).
    • For any testing kit that has been despatched, your 7-day deadline for cancelling starts from when you receive the confirmation email that the kit has been sent.

    To cancel a Contract, please submit your cancellation request [here], stating that you wish to cancel and your reason for cancellation. Alternatively, you may call our customer service team on 01623 572757. Your reason for cancellation will not affect your right to cancel the order.

    If you send your cancellation request by email or via a support ticket, your cancellation is effective from the date you send it. For example, you will have given us notice in time if you send your email before midnight on the last day of the cancellation period.

    Refunds:
    If you cancel your Contract within the cancellation period and are entitled to a refund, we will refund you the price you paid for the Product(s) within 10 working days. Additional postage purchased is non-refundable.
    Refunds will be made to the payment method used to pay, unless we agree to issue a gift card instead (gift card terms and conditions apply).

    Nurse Home Visit Cancellation Charges:

    • More than 48 hours’ notice: No charge
    • Less than 48 hours’ notice: £30 charge
    • Same-day cancellation or failure to attend: £55 charge
    Shipping


    We use Royal Mail for the majority of our deliveries to ensure fast, reliable service across the UK. Delivery options are available at checkout and may include:

    • Royal Mail Tracked 24 – Fully tracked Estimated 1–2 working days after dispatch.
    • Royal Mail Tracked 48 – Fully tracked Estimated 2–4 working days after dispatch.
    • Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm – Guaranteed next working day delivery (Mon–Fri) after dispatch, excluding bank holidays.

    Delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed, except for Special Delivery services.

    Order Processing Times

    • Orders placed before 3:00 pm (Monday–Friday) are usually dispatched the same day.
    • Orders placed after 3:00 pm, on weekends, or on public holidays will be processed the next working day.

    Shipping Costs

    Shipping charges are calculated at checkout based on the service selected and order weight/size. Promotional free shipping offers may apply to qualifying orders.

    Tracking Your Order

    • Tracking numbers are provided for Tracked and Special Delivery services.
    • Standard 1st Class and 2nd Class deliveries do not include tracking, but proof of postage is always obtained.

    Delivery Issues

    • Royal Mail considers a parcel lost 10 working days after the expected delivery date (UK). We cannot replace or refund an item until this period has passed.
    • If your parcel arrives damaged, please retain all packaging and contact our Customer Care Team within 24 hours of receipt.
    • For any delivery disputes, we may require photographic evidence and/or a signed declaration of non-receipt for Royal Mail investigations.

    International Shipping

    We currently only ship within the UK via Royal Mail. If you require overseas delivery, please contact us for available options and pricing.

    Customer Service Contact

    📞 01623 572757
    📧 orders@meditestdirect.co.uk

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    What's in the test?

    • Immunity

      Varicella zoster IgM

      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.

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