Functional/vaccine specific antibodies
IgG to Tetanus/Haemophilus (Hib)/Pneumococcal (PNE) antigens.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12782 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Measurement of specific antibody production (spontaneous and post immunisation) is useful in the assessment of patients with suspected immune deficiency. |
| Turn Around | 14 days |
| Send to | Leeds General Infirmary Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX |
| Frequency | Every fortnight |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | See Reference range note |
| Ref. Range (Female) | See Reference range note |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | See Reference range note |
| Ref. Range Notes | Hib Ab - Optimal >1.0ug/mL; Suboptimal 0.15-1.0ug/mL; Non-protective <0.1ug/mL PNE Ab - Optimal >30ug/mL; Suboptimal 10.0-30.0ug/mL; Non-protective <10ug/mL Tetanus Ab - Optimal >0.15IU/mL; Suboptimal 0.01-0.15 IU/mL; Non-protective <0.01 IU/ml |
| Units | See individual assasy |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 14 days |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 14 days |
| Telepath | HAE1L TET1L PNE1L |
| ICE Codes | IHAE, ITET, IPNE |
