Haemophilus influenza Type b Antibody (IgG)

Test Code

HFLUB

Alias/See Also

Epic: LAB1237

Haemophilus influenza type b conjucate (HiB) titer

CPT Codes
<p>86684</p>

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Type

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Container

Plastic screw cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Grossly icteric

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat a.m.; Report available: 1 day

Report Available

1 day

Reference Range

≥1.00 mcg/mL
Interpretive Criteria

<0.15 mcg/mL	Nonprotective antibody level
0.15-0.99 mcg/mL	Indeterminate for protective antibody
≥1.00 mcg/mL	Protective antibody level

Clinical Significance

Haemophilus influenzae is a gram-negative bacteria that is present in approximately three-quarters of children and adults. In infants and young children, haemophilus influenzae, especially type B, may cause bacteremias and meningitis. In children and older individuals haemophilus influenzae may cause respiratory tract infections.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: March 27, 2023

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