Haemophilus influenza Type B Antibody (IgG) [35135X]

Test Code
HIB

CPT Codes
86684

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum

Minimum Volume
0.2 mL

Instructions
Draw by venipuncture and allow to clot naturally. Avoid repeated thawing and freezing.

Transport Container
Plastic screw cap vial

Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

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

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reference Range
1.0 or more mcg/mL

The precise level of antibody required for protection is not known, however geometric mean titers of 1.0 mcg/mL are considered to be indicative of long term protection.

Clinical Significance
For evaluation of pre and post-vaccination antibody levels

Performed By
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute