2027. Varicella Zoster virus (type 3 of herpes, VZV), IgM antibodies
Description
Varicella-zoster virus is an infectious agent that causes chickenpox and shingles. The penetration of the virus into the body provokes the release of antibodies specific to it by the immune system.
The study of IgM antibodies allows you to confirm infection with the virus in the acute period of the disease or during exacerbations. The test can be used to diagnose shingles and chickenpox.
When and who needs the test?
- confirmation of infection with the herpes simplex virus type 3 in the presence of clinical manifestations of chickenpox;
- diagnostics of chickenpox with an atypical clinical picture in combination with IgG;
- the presence of a vesicular rash, especially in pregnant women and newborns, as well as in persons planning a pregnancy;
- contact with a patient with chickenpox or herpes zoster or with suspicion of these nosological forms;
- differential diagnosis of exanthemic diseases;
- symptoms of congenital infection, malformations in newborns;
- neuroinfectious lesions, especially against the background of HIV infection.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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