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Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antibody (IgG)
Test Code35135
CPT Codes
86684
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Setup Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reference Range
≥1.00 mcg/mL
Interpretive Criteria
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-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
