Tetanus - serology

Serologic detection of antibodies to Tetanus (Clostridium tetani toxin)
Microbiology
Serology
○ Whole blood ○ Serum
Other Information
○ Only performed in instances of humoral immunodeficiency or adverse reaction to Tetanus vaccine.
○ The results may aid diagnosis of immunodeficiency, but are not diagnostic proof of protection/immunity against Tetanus or the presence/absence of immunodeficiency.
○ Serum separator tube (clotted blood) (min volume 5 mL)
Whole blood/serum:
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood

Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
PHOL
○ Up to 28 days
416-586-4800 extension 4633
NO
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.

○ Specimens should be transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) ASAP after collection

○ The specimen will be referred to PHOL for testing