2127. Tetanus Toxoid, IgG antibodies
Description
Tetanus is a deadly infectious disease with a predominant lesion of the nervous system, characterized by convulsive and tonic muscle contractions. Tetanus is caused by toxins from the bacterium Clostridium tetani. To prevent the disease, vaccination with tetanus toxoid is carried out. Immune cells react to contact with the toxoid by releasing antibodies that provide immunity.
Studying the levels of IgG antibodies allows you to assess the state of specific immunity against tetanus.
The assay can be used to determine pre- and post-vaccination status.
When and who needs the test?
The test is used to assess the level of antitoxic antibodies after tetanus vaccination.
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...