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HelpTest ID BLOD0323 Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antibody, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Secondary ID
614598Useful For
Assessing a patient's immunological (IgG) response to Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) vaccine
Assessing immunity against HIB
Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency when the patient is tested pre- and post-vaccination
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Haemophilus influenzae B Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated | Reject |
Reference Values
≥0.15 mg/L
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day / 1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86684