Diphtheria Antitoxoid; Tetanus Antitoxoid
Used to evaluate diphtheria immunization response. Antibody levels of > or = to 0.10 IU/mL are considered protective. For Pre and Post vaccination testing to assess normal immune response
Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani. Immunization with Tetanus Antitoxoid is effective with boosters in immunocompetent individuals. Antibody levels of > or = to 0.10 IU/mL are considered protective. However, tetanus can still occur in some individuals with such antibody levels. These results should not be used to determine the necessity to administer antitoxin when clinically indicated. For Pre and Post vaccination testing to assess normal immune response, please refer to Test Code 91424, Tetanus Antitoxoid, Pre and Post Vaccination
2.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in each of 2 Plastic Vials
2.0 mL Serum from a SST Gold Top Tube
7 days Ambient (transport)
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen
Serum must be separated equally into two separate Plastic vials with 2 mls in each.
0.3 mL Serum equally separated in 2 plastic vials
Diphtheria Antitoxoid
≥0.10 IU/mL
Tetanus Antitoxoid
≥0.10 IU/mL
Used to evaluate diphtheria immunization response. Antibody levels of > or = to 0.10 IU/mL are considered protective. For Pre and Post vaccination testing to assess normal immune response
Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani. Immunization with Tetanus Antitoxoid is effective with boosters in immunocompetent individuals. Antibody levels of > or = to 0.10 IU/mL are considered protective. However, tetanus can still occur in some individuals with such antibody levels. These results should not be used to determine the necessity to administer antitoxin when clinically indicated. For Pre and Post vaccination testing to assess normal immune response, please refer to Test Code 91424, Tetanus Antitoxoid, Pre and Post Vaccination
1 to 4 days
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