Diphtheria Immunity

Test information: Diphtheria is a rare condition in developed countries with successful vaccination program but remains a significant problem with high mortality in developing countries. Used to determine immunity status. This may help in the investigation of defects of humoral immunity or following immunosuppression.

Availability: Referred to National Infection Service Reference Laboratories Colindale : Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 21 Days upon receipt at National Infection Service Reference Laboratories Colindale

Specimen Type(s)

• Clotted blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• Diphtheria antibodies;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

0.5mL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Minimum-clotting time 30 minutes.
• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).
• Please supply details of vaccination history (if known) with all requests plus relevant clinical details.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Units: IU/mL
Individual is susceptible: <0.016 IU/mL
Levels conferring some protection: 0.016 - 0.09 IU/mL
Protective levels: 0.1 - 0.9 IU/mL
Levels conferring long-term protection: >1 IU/mL

UKAS number

8197

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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