Haemophilus antibodies
| Category | Immunology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
IgG antibody levels to Haemophilus influenzae are requested as part of an immune deficiency screen for patients with recurrent or opportunistic infections. This test is only available for patients 4 years of age. |
| Clinical Indications |
Assessment of an antibody response to haemophilus vaccine Aiding the diagnosis of immunodeficiency (acquired, congenital or iatrogenic, ie. following administration of immunosuppressive agents) Haemophilus influenza type b post-vaccination immune status in sickle-cell, immunocompromised or other select patients in whom recurrent episodes of pneumococcal/haemophilus infection have been observed |
| Reference range | 0.15 mg/L minimum protective level 1 mg/L optimum protective level |
| Sample & container required | RST (rust top) |
| Sample volume | 5-10 mL (1 mL serum) |
| Turnaround time | 28 days |
| Notes | Not currently performed in house; this test is referred to the Department of Immunology, Oxford. |