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Haemophilus influenza Type b Antibody (IgG)
Test Code35135
CPT Codes
86684
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
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
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
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 |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |