On your lab requisition: Quest “Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG)” (test code 4439)Labcorp “Varicella-Zoster V Ab, IgG” (test no. 096206)
The short answer
Verifies immunity to varicella (chickenpox) for work, school, and pregnancy planning, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $32.99 plus a $6 lab processing fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 2–4 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$150
cash pay
Other Labs
$65
+ lab fees
TestWell
$32.99
+ $6 lab processing fee
Need a titer that shows a number? Order the quantitative version.
This test runs at Labcorp and reports Reactive or Non-Reactive — there is no numeric value on the report. Most employers and schools accept that, but nursing, EMT, and some allied-health programs specifically require a varicella titer "with values." For those, order the Varicella (Chickenpox) Titer — Quantitative ($64.99 at Quest), which reports a numeric antibody index alongside the interpretation.
This test measures varicella-zoster IgG antibodies to determine if you are immune to chickenpox, either from prior infection or vaccination. Immunity verification is important for healthcare workers, teachers, pregnant women (or those planning pregnancy), and anyone who is unsure of their vaccination history. Chickenpox during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. The report states Reactive (immune) or Non-Reactive — it does not include a numeric antibody value. That satisfies most employers and general proof-of-immunity requests; nursing, EMT, and some allied-health programs that require a titer "with values" should order the Varicella (Chickenpox) Titer — Quantitative instead.
Qualitative varicella-zoster virus (VZV) IgG (CPT 86787). Confirms immunity from prior chickenpox or vaccination for employment, school, travel, and pre-pregnancy planning when vaccination records are missing or not accepted.
Healthcare and childcare hires, students whose health form accepts a positive/negative immunity result, travelers, and people planning pregnancy who don't know whether they had chickenpox or the vaccine.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
2–4 business days
Performed At
Labcorp
1 biomarker tested
Your Chickenpox (Varicella) Immunity Test results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 2–4 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you. Already have results? Analyze them with your AI assistant against our physician-reviewed ranges.
No fasting required.
A Chickenpox (Varicella) Immunity Test costs $32.99 at TestWell — $38.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $150.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Labcorp) | $32.99 | $38.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $150.00 | $150.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
Lab test codes: Quest test code 4439 · Labcorp test no. 096206. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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No. This test runs at Labcorp (test 096206) and the report reads Reactive or Non-Reactive — an interpretation, not a number. That satisfies most employers and general immunity checks. If your program's form says the titer must "show values" or be quantitative — common for nursing, EMT, paramedic, and other clinical programs — order the Varicella (Chickenpox) Titer — Quantitative instead ($64.99 at Quest), which reports a numeric antibody index.
Reactive means VZV IgG antibodies were detected, consistent with immunity from prior chickenpox infection or vaccination. Non-Reactive means antibodies weren't detected and immunity hasn't been demonstrated — institutions typically respond with a varicella vaccine dose rather than more testing. A Non-Reactive result does not rule out a very recent exposure.
On TestWell, the Chickenpox (Varicella) Immunity Test is $32.99 at Labcorp. Quest Health lists its varicella antibody test at $65 plus a $6 physician fee, and hospital labs typically bill $150 or more. Insurance is not required.
No fasting or preparation is needed. It's a standard blood draw; the antibodies measured aren't affected by food, time of day, or most medications. Recent IVIG or blood transfusion can produce a temporary false-positive, so mention either to your program if it applies.
At any Labcorp patient service center. Order online, and we generate a requisition for the location you choose — no doctor's visit or appointment required, though scheduling one shortens the wait. Results post to your TestWell account in 2–4 business days.
MMR Immunity Test (measles, mumps, rubella IgG), Hepatitis B Immunity Test (quantitative anti-HBs), and usually a QuantiFERON TB blood test. The blood titer guide walks through when a titer beats simply revaccinating.
Chickenpox (Varicella) Immunity Test results are typically ready in 2–4 business days after your draw at Labcorp. TestWell emails you the moment they post, and your results dashboard shows each marker against its reference range with a plain-English explanation.
The CPT code for a Chickenpox (Varicella) Immunity Test is 86787. You can order it from TestWell for $32.99 — no doctor's visit or insurance required, with results in 2–4 business days.
The Chickenpox (Varicella) Immunity Test is Quest Diagnostics test code 4439 ("Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG)"), Labcorp test number 096206 ("Varicella-Zoster V Ab, IgG") (CPT 86787). TestWell orders it under those codes for $32.99 at Quest or Labcorp — no doctor's visit or insurance required, results in 2–4 business days. Codes verified against the labs' catalogs in 2026.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
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TestWell Price
$32.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
Need a titer that shows a number? Order the quantitative version.
This test runs at Labcorp and reports Reactive or Non-Reactive — there is no numeric value on the report. Most employers and schools accept that, but nursing, EMT, and some allied-health programs specifically require a varicella titer "with values." For those, order the Varicella (Chickenpox) Titer — Quantitative ($64.99 at Quest), which reports a numeric antibody index alongside the interpretation.
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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