Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, serum

BC0125

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container

​Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

​Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Specimen Storage/Transport

Spin down and separate serum within 2 hours of receiving the specimen and freeze till the next transport.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Reference Value(s)

​Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)
Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)

Testing Laboratory Location NUH
Laboratory ​Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Contact Number
6394 1352
Day and Time Performed

​Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs

Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Additional Information

​Assessment of an antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization
 
An aid to diagnose immunodeficiency

Change History Notes

  • 26 Mar 2022 12:00 AM

    Updated Test Code.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025