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HelpTest Code TTIGS Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum
Useful For
Assessing antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization
Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency
This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection.
Reporting Name
Tetanus Toxoid IgG Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)
Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)
Supportive Data
A total of 227 serum samples prospectively submitted to our laboratory for routine antitetanus toxoid IgG testing by the Binding Site Anti-Tetanus Toxoid IgG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were also evaluated by the EuroImmun Anti-Tetanus Toxoid IgG ELISA. Results are summarized in the table:
Table. Comparison of the EuroImmun and Binding Site Anti-Tetanus Toxoid IgG ELISAs
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Binding Site IgG ELISA |
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Positive |
Negative |
Total |
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|
EuroImmun IgG ELISA |
Positive |
220 |
0 |
220 |
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Negative |
6(a) |
1 |
7 |
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|
Total |
226 |
1 |
227 |
a) 3 of the 6 samples tested positive by the anti-Tetanus Toxoid IgG Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay at ARUP
% Positive Agreement: 97.4% (220/226); 95% CI: 94.2-98.9%
% Negative Agreement: 100% (1/1); 95% CI: 16.8-100%
% Overall Agreement: 97.4% (221/227); 95% CI: 94.2-98.9%
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86317
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TTIGS | Tetanus Toxoid IgG Ab, S | 53935-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TETG | Tetanus IgG Ab | 26643-7 |
| DEXTG | Tetanus IgG Value | 53935-3 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.