Serological assay to test vaccine response of individuals previously not infected with hepatitis B. Individuals who have cleared an infection will have positive titres.
Tube
Leeds – Red top, yellow ring. Serum sample.
MYTT – Brown. Serum sample.
ID
3712.
Availability
Urgent out of hours requests must be discussed with on call virologist.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Min volume 5 ml.
IP Routine TAT
5 days – TAT may be increased if this test is requested with a panel of other investigations.
GP Routine TAT
5 days – TAT may be increased if this test is requested with a panel of other investigations.