Test ID HIBSG Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antibody, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T465)
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
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
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Haemophilus influenzae B Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 7 days |
Reference Values
≥0.15 mg/L
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory

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.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 |