{"product_id":"varizella-zoster-iga","title":"Varicella-Zoster IgA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Varicella-Zoster IgA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVaricella-Zoster IgA antibodies are specific proteins produced by the immune system in response to an infection with the varicella-zoster virus, the cause of chickenpox and shingles. These antibodies are a component of the immune system that helps protect against infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy test for Varicella-Zoster IgA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTesting for Varicella-Zoster IgA antibodies can be useful for determining whether someone has recently been infected with the varicella-zoster virus, or for assessing an individual's immune status against this virus. This is particularly important for pregnant women, immunocompromised patients, and prior to receiving a chickenpox or shingles vaccine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe presence of Varicella-Zoster IgA antibodies in the blood indicates a recent or active infection with the varicella-zoster virus. This may assist in the diagnosis of unclear cases of chickenpox or shingles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high Varicella-Zoster IgA level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high level of Varicella-Zoster IgA antibodies may indicate recent exposure to the virus or an active infection with chickenpox or shingles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low Varicella-Zoster IgA level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA low or non-detectable level of Varicella-Zoster IgA antibodies may mean that a person has not recently been exposed to the virus or that the immune system has not generated a strong reaction to the infection. This can also indicate that a person may be susceptible to infection with the varicella-zoster virus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47751514521946,"sku":"","price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/VarizellazostervirusIgA.png?v=1755941745","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/varizella-zoster-iga","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}