A culture will reliably distinguish herpes from chickenpox
A culture test and the most modern blood tests can distinguish chickenpox from herpes. Older-generation blood tests may not. Talk to your health care provider for information specific to your situation and test results.
A person with a history of chickenpox or history of chickenpox vaccine will typically have a positive antibody test for chickenpox.
No, you don't need to fast for the blood test for chickenpox.
You do not need to fast for a chickenpox blood test.
A chickenpox antibody test will not detect marijuana. If you are having such a test for a pre-employment physical, drug testing may be part of the exam.
No; herpes is not tested for a marriage license.
Yes, you can get a blood test to check your titer (immunity level) for measles, chickenpox, and rubella (German measles).
go to healthcheckusa.com for a herpes test. the cost is around $100.
Typically, a person who needs proof of chickenpox can get a blood test showing antibodies to chickenpox. In some contexts, a signed statement from your doctor who diagnosed chickenpox will suffice.
herpes
I believe that herpes can only be tested for by swabbing the lesion. There is no blood test for herpes according to my Dr. So, therefore, all blood will come back negative for herpes. Regardless of the true status of the testee. There is of course a blood test for herpes. Herpes is a viral infection in your blood streamso obviously, a blood test would be able to tell you if you have the virus or not. I'm not sure how long/soon after possible contact you should get a blood test that will give you an accurate reading but there are two ways to test if you have herpes: 1. If you have something that looks like a possible herpes outbreak then you can go to your Doctor and have him or her take a test swab. He or she will look at it under a microscope and can determine if it is herpes. Or2. Get your blood drawn and ask your Doctor to test specifically for herpes. It takes about 5-6 days to receive the verdict but I'd trust a blood test over anything.Good Luck!
Yes, you can go to your doctor and they can test your blood to see if you have the antibodies or not. The test is a varicella titer, or varicella IgG.