Diphtheria antibodies – Pre and Post vaccination

Diagnostic Use

Used to evaluate immunodeficient patients.

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code

DIP

Turnaround Time

6 weeks

Test Code

7026

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

2 samples, 2nd taken 3-4 weeks post vaccination

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.2

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

200 uL serum - minimum, 1 mL serum - required. Store in fridge

Reference Intervals

Pre vacc (>10 yrs since last vacc) 0.030 – 0.305 IU/mL.
Post vacc 0.163 – 6.460 IU/mL.
Vaccination Response Index (VRI) 2.5 – 90

Test Method

ELISA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$113.08 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

7026

Additional Costing Information

Results may be delayed if awaiting post vaccination sample.

Contact Information

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