ProTetanus – Tetanus Antibody Status Test
Testing for anti-tetanus antibodies is done to assess a person’s immune status, check their response to the tetanus vaccine, and help diagnose immunodeficiency disorders. It is not used to diagnose an active tetanus infection, but rather to determine if a person has sufficient protective antibodies to prevent future infection. This can help avoid unnecessary tetanus boosters or immunoglobulin injections after an injury, making prophylactic treatment more precise and cost-effective.
- To check immune response to vaccination: The test verifies if the immune system has created enough antibodies following a tetanus vaccination.
- To assess the need for boosters: It helps determine if a person needs a tetanus booster, especially if their vaccination history is uncertain.
- To screen for immunodeficiency: It can be used as part of a larger immune function screen to identify potential problems with the immune system, such as antibody deficiencies or a compromised spleen.
- To diagnose immunodeficiency disorders: Doctors may use this test to help diagnose conditions like severe combined immunodeficiency, common variable immunodeficiency, or spleen problems.
ProTetanus testing significantly reduces the number of unnecessary tetanus boosters and immunoglobin injections.
ProTetanus is a quick and easy to perform test for anti-tetanus antibodies that allows accident and emergency staff to check the tetanus status of patients before initiating prophylactic treatment.
- One drop of blood
- Easy to perform and read
- Rapid on-the-spot test – results in 10 minutes
- Test patients for anti-tetanus antibodies before giving unnecessary immunoglobulin or vaccine
- Improve patient management and reduce costs
ProTetanus is highly specific (100%) and sensitive (85.8%), providing reliable results to support clinical decisions, and comprises: 40 assay platforms, 40 safety lancets & diluent.
