Haemophilus Influenza B Serology (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HIB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8006

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Up to 48 hours: 8 - 24 °C; Up to 14 days: 4 - 8 °C; Up to 6 months: -30 °C; Indefinite at - 80 °C

Synonyms

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Antibody,
Hib,
Vaccine challenge response

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Between 2 to 4 weeks

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST(Microtainer)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Contact Information