A rubella titer blood test checks for antibodies to the rubella virus, particularly in pregnant women or those at risk of exposure. The test looks for two antibodies, IgG and IgM, with the presence of both indicating recent infection. High levels of IgG antibodies mean the patient is immune, while a negative or uncertain result […]
A hepatitis B titer measures antibodies to the virus and can determine if further vaccination is needed. Hepatitis B causes liver inflammation and can be transmitted through bodily fluids, sexual contact, and dirty needles. The titer can also determine vaccine effectiveness. A hepatitis B titer measures the dilution of antibodies to the hepatitis B virus […]
An antibody titer test determines the level and presence of antibodies in the blood, and is used to detect infections, determine the need for immunization, and assess the strength of recent vaccines. The Coombs test is a common antibody titer used to detect antibodies attached to red blood cells, and is also used to detect […]
