Pneumococcal Antibodies

Test information: This test may be used as a marker of immune function, assess response to vaccine. It is not used for diagnosis of current disease.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

>20mg/ml is protective (> 40 mg/ml if post splenectomy)

UKAS number

9088

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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