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22332 Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody (TTIGS)

Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody (TTIGS)
Test Code: TETABSO
Synonyms/Keywords
Anti-tetanus toxoid, C. tetani, Clostridium tetani, Tetanus Immune Response, Tetanus toxoid antibodies
Useful For

Assessment of an antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine

An aid to diganose immunodeficiency

Useful for determination of immunity to tetanus (caused by Clostridium tetani) following immunization with TDaP, DTap and/or Td

Determination of vaccine response should be performed at least 3 weeks following immunization

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Serum Serum Separator Tube (SST) Red Top Tube (RTT) 0.5 mL​ 0.4 mL​ ​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerated (preferred)​ 30 days​
​ Frozen ​ 30 days​
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
​Gross Lipemia
​Gross Icterus
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Mayo Medical Laboratories​
 Monday through Friday​
1 day​
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Reference Range Information

Vaccinated: POSITIVE (>=0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: NEGATIVE (<0.01 IU/mL)

Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86317 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Anti-tetanus toxoid, C. tetani, Clostridium tetani, Tetanus Immune Response, Tetanus toxoid antibodies
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Tetanus Ab SO (82506)
​Cerner Tetanus Antibody (82506)​
​COM ​Tetanus Toxoid IgG
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Serum Serum Separator Tube (SST) Red Top Tube (RTT) 0.5 mL​ 0.4 mL​ ​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerated (preferred)​ 30 days​
​ Frozen ​ 30 days​
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
​Gross Lipemia
​Gross Icterus
Useful For

Assessment of an antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine

An aid to diganose immunodeficiency

Useful for determination of immunity to tetanus (caused by Clostridium tetani) following immunization with TDaP, DTap and/or Td

Determination of vaccine response should be performed at least 3 weeks following immunization

Reference Range Information

Vaccinated: POSITIVE (>=0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: NEGATIVE (<0.01 IU/mL)

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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Mayo Medical Laboratories​
 Monday through Friday​
1 day​
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86317 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.