Varizella zoster abs. (Serum (s))

Specimens:	1 ml Serum (s)
includes following tests:	Varicella zoster virus abs. (IgM) (CLIA) (Serum (s)) Varicella zoster virus abs. (IgG) (CLIA) (Serum (s)) Varicella zoster virus abs. (IgA) (ELISA) (Serum (s))
Set-up:	on demand
Duration:	1 day
Indication/Significance:	evaluation of immunity suspicion of varicella zoster infection (PCR of vesicle content preferred)
Interpretation:	IgG: positive result more… IgG: positive result indicates an acute or previous infection or immunization IgG seroconversion proofs an acute infection IgM: positive result indicates an acute or reactivated infection IgM can be negative in case of reactivation unspecific reaction possible close
Further tests:	VZV PCR