Rubella and Varicella Immunity Blood Test

The rubella and varicella immunity test is a blood test that measures your immunity to the viruses that cause German measles and chickenpox.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
2
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Rubella IgG
  • Varicella zoster IgG

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Immunity

  • Rubella IgG
  • Varicella zoster IgG

About this test

The rubella and varicella immunity test is a blood test that measures your immunity to the viruses that cause German measles and chickenpox. This test is often taken by pregnant women to establish immunity because rubella, and less commonly varicella, can have very serious consequences for an unborn baby.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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