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Test Code HIBSG Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antibody, IgG, Serum

Important Note

Sample only has 7 days stability to reach Mayo Laboratories – referring hospital laboratory should contact NUH Laboratory for feasibility.
Do not collect specimen on Fridays through Sundays, eve of public holidays and public holidays.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3041474
NBS code LBC05936
Service code 36920

Reporting Name

Haemophilus influenzae B Ab, IgG, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat-inactivated Reject

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

Same day / 1 to 4 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

≥0.15 mg/L

Reference values apply to all ages.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Assessing a patient's immunological (IgG) response to Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) vaccine

 

Assessing immunity against HIB

 

Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency when the patient is tested pre- and post-vaccination

CPT Code Information

86684

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HIBSG Haemophilus influenzae B Ab, IgG, S 11257-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
HIBSG Haemophilus influenzae B Ab, IgG, S 11257-3

Secondary ID

614598

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated on 14/07/2026