Your Health Check Report: Interpreting Varicella Antibody Results

Q: Your Health Check Report: Interpreting Varicella Antibody Results

Hello： Your varicella antibodies should provide you with immunity, which may be due to a past infection or vaccination. <br>As for the asterisk on the report, it is likely a printing issue from the computer program; you should rely on the test values. <br>The "count" section refe

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Hello, I previously had a varicella antibody test at Hsinchu Hospital, and the report only listed the data without explaining the results.
Could you please clarify if the following data indicates the presence of antibodies? Why is there an asterisk "*" next to the varicella antibody test item? Does it indicate an abnormal result? The varicella antibody level is 2252.
Additionally, during a male semen analysis, there is an item called "Count." What does that mean?

Xiao Nan, 30~39 year old female. Ask Date: 2009/05/10

Dr. Chen Mengkan reply Family Medicine

Hello: Your varicella antibodies should provide you with immunity, which may be due to a past infection or vaccination.
As for the asterisk on the report, it is likely a printing issue from the computer program; you should rely on the test values.
The "count" section refers to the number of sperm per unit volume.
If you have any questions, please call 03-5326151 ext.
4006 or 3705, and we will have a specialist assist you.

Reply Date: 2009/05/10

More Info

Understanding your health check report, particularly regarding varicella (chickenpox) antibody results, is crucial for assessing your immunity status against the varicella-zoster virus. The presence of antibodies indicates whether you have immunity to chickenpox, either from past infection or vaccination.

In your case, the reported value of 2252 for the varicella antibody is significant. Generally, a positive result for varicella antibodies suggests that you have immunity to the virus. The specific reference range for what constitutes a positive result can vary by laboratory, but typically, values above a certain threshold (often around 100-200 mIU/mL) indicate immunity. Therefore, a result of 2252 is well above the threshold, suggesting that you are indeed immune to chickenpox.

The asterisk (*) next to the varicella antibody test may indicate that this test is particularly important or that it requires special attention. In some laboratories, an asterisk is used to denote that the result is outside the normal range or that it is a critical value. However, in your case, since the value is significantly high, it likely indicates a strong immune response rather than an abnormality. It would be best to consult with your healthcare provider for clarification on the specific meaning of the asterisk in your report.

Regarding the semen analysis, the term "Count" refers to the sperm count, which is a measure of the number of sperm present in a given volume of semen. This is an important parameter in assessing male fertility. A normal sperm count is typically defined as having at least 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. If the count is below this threshold, it may indicate oligospermia (low sperm count), which can affect fertility.
In summary, your varicella antibody result of 2252 indicates strong immunity to chickenpox, and the asterisk likely highlights the importance of this result. For the semen analysis, the "Count" refers to the number of sperm, which is a critical factor in evaluating male fertility. If you have further questions or concerns about these results, it is advisable to discuss them with your healthcare provider, who can provide personalized insights based on your overall health and medical history.

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