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Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antibody (IgG) : 35135
Test CodeHINFBG or 35135
Alias/See Also
Haemophilus influenzae b Vaccine Response
CPT Codes
86684
Instructions
Serum separator tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport. 1 mL (Min: 0.2 mL)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 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
Tuesday & Friday
Report Available
1-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
| greated than or equal to 1.00 mcg/mL Interpretive Criteria less than 0.15 mcg/mL Nonprotective antibody level 0.15-0.99 mcg/mL Indeterminate for protective antibody greater than or equal to 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
