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Functional Antibodies
Functional antibody testing is often used to assess the
functioning of the patient immune system either to identify any deficiencies
or to alternatively assess the vaccination status for a particular pathogen.
The functional antibody tests available from the Immunology Department are for
Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza or Clostridium tetani.
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Download information leaflet
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Test:
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Functional Antibody Test
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Laboratory
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Immunology Laboratory |
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Specimen Type:
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Serum |
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Storage:
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If samples have to be stored prior to dispatch, please keep at 4°C |
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Posting Details:
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Room temperature |
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Posting Address:
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Department of Immunology, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH |
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Clinical Use:
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To assess the immune status of the patient and identify any immune
deficiencies |
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Turnaround:
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Approximately 7 days |
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External QA Scheme:
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UK NEQAS specific microbial antibodies |
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CPA Accredited Lab/Test:
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Full accreditation |
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Key Contact:
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Shabir Rajpar
Email:
info@cityassays.org.uk
Tel: 0121 507 4258 |
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Clinical Lead for this assay:
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Dr Sadia Noorani
Tel: 0121 507 5157 |
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