Varicella Diagnostics

1st order laboratory parameters

  • Antibody detection by serological methods such as ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) – antigen detection (IgG, IgM, and IgA Elisa).
  • KBR

Laboratory parameters 2nd order

  • Direct detection of virus by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) from a smear or vesicle contents.