Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Tetanus antibodies

Ordering information:

NB: Tetanus is a clinical diagnosis. This test is restricted to Immunologists and measures antibodies to Tetanus toxoid post-vaccination to determine immunisation status. This test is NOT used to diagnose Tetanus.

Alternate names:

Tetanus toxoid serology

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

STET

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Frequency:

Fortnightly

Result Turnaround Time:

3-14 days

Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Notes:

Contact Immunology RCH 9345 5725

External Laboratory:

Royal Childrens Hospital

External Laboratory details...