Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Meningococcal Serogroups
Alias or Abbreviation:Meningococcal abs
Intro:
Indication:Meningococcal Serogroup A
Meningococcal Serogroup C
Meningococcal Serogroup W
Meningococcal Serogroup Y
Further information:
Post-vaccination samples of clotted blood or serum should be collected 3 to 8 weeks following vaccination.
It is important that the patient’s relevant immunisation details, eculizumab therapy or any current antibiotics are recorded on the request form.
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5mL
Expected Turnaround Time:4 Weeks
Test Code:MENB
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Titre of ≥8 is the internationally recognised surrogate for protection against group C strains
Reference Laboratory Details:Meningococcal Reference Unit (UKHSA), Manchester
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
Posting Address / Requirements:1st class post/ Trust transport
Lead Contact Details:Clinical queries email:
rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
