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2127. Tetanus Toxoid, IgG antibodies
Description
The test is used to assess the strength of immunity to tetanus obtained as a result of preventive vaccination.
When and who needs the test?
- All adults should be vaccinated every 10 years to assess the level of immune protection after the last vaccination.
- For individuals with unknown vaccination status, to determine the need for booster vaccination.
- After wounds, bites, burns, or those contaminated with soil or rust, to determine the need for emergency immunization.
- Before immunosuppressive therapy, transplantation, or chemotherapy, to check protection against vaccine-preventable infections.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...