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HelpTest Code LAB1237 Haemophilus Influenzae B Ab IgG
Additional Codes
H INF B
Clinical System Name
Haemophilus Influenzae B Ab IgG
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Plasma or other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage location: Spin sample and aliquot serum into plastic aliquot tube. Store sample in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin sample and aliquot serum into plastic aliquot tube. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp |
48 h |
| Refrigerated | 2 w | |
| Frozen | 1 y |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 242-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
H. influenza Antibody; Haemophilus influenzae b Vaccine Response; HIB (Haemophilus influenzae Type B) Vaccine Response; Vaccine Response
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 3 - 4 d |
Methodology
Method: Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Analytical Volume: 0.15 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| < 1.0 µg/mL = Antibody concentration not protective. |
| ≥ 1.0 µg/mL = Antibody to H. influenzae b detected. Suggestive of protection. |
CPT Codes
86317
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Haemophilus influenza b Antibody, IgG |
| Reference Test Number: | 0050542 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |