Tetanus antibody test

Detects protective tetanus antibodies – to assess the need for vaccination, e.g., in case of injuries. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).

Specimen – whole blood / serum / plasma

Result in 15 min.

Accuracy 98.7 %

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What is this test?

The tetanus antibody test detects antibodies against the tetanus toxin in the blood and helps evaluate immunity to tetanus. It is used in emergency departments and traumatology to decide whether a wounded patient requires tetanus prophylaxis (vaccine or immunoglobulin) when the vaccination history is unknown.

Technical information

Method: Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
Result in: 15 min
Storage temperature: 2–30 °C
Shelf life: 24 months
Sensitivity: 98.6 %
Specificity: 98.8 %
Accuracy: 98.7 %
Equipment: Not required – visual reading
Compliance: CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device

Variants and order codes

Code	Specimen	Format	Pack size
AF-476V9H	Whole blood / serum / plasma	Cassette	40 tests