Q: hello, i need help understanding the results of my measles-immunity-blood-test. on the result sheet it is indicated that the normal value for both igm and igg is <9. my igg value is 24.7, which i presume means that i have immunity to measles . my igm val

Measles titer: a titer of igG of less than 9 means there was no previous exposure to measles or there was a previous exposure but the immunoglobulin level is decreasing, the level does not discriminate between post exposure to the actual virus or from immunization. Someone who is vaccinated against measles will have a high IgG level that is greater than 9 ( in this case 24.7)

Q: i live where theres a measles outbreak. grew up in canada and am unsure of vaccine status. are online blood test cos okay for testing immunity?

I wouldn't : At your listed age only 1 dose of vaccine was usually given which only protected 85% of the population. By the mid 90's 2 doses at least a month apart was standard (95% protected). I would forgo blood tests &amp; just get an MMR (only measles preparation available in US) unless you knew for sure you had measles as a kid. Transient joint discomfort is a common side effect, but that is what I would do.

Q: hi, trying for baby no 2 and blood test results show no immunity to varicella had a booster 2 years ago prior to first baby shd i get another booster?

Reasonable : Another attempt to build your immunity is certainly worth while. Infection during pregnancy can give rise to the congenital varicella syndrome and around delivery it can result in a devastating infection in baby.Adults don't tolerate the infection well in some cases.

Q: how to know if i am immunocompromised? any test for it? because my infections take a long time to heal. i have taken blood test before to test for globulin, unsure if that is the term to look out for when testing for immunity function?

: The immune system has many parts that can be evaluated through different types of testing. Write down all the issues you consider worrisome and seek out a specialist in immunology. They can order testing based on your history and exam findings to see what if any vulnerabilities your system has. There is no one test. The immunoglobulin levels are only one of a series of such tests.

Q: today, my dad was told by a doctor that he's a hepatitis b carrier. previously, we all were told by multiple docs that he just had immunity to it. don't have detailed blood test results yet. do we need a second opinion? should we all get tested?

: The only way to know if he is a carrier or immune, from a vaccine, for example, is to see the results of the blood tests. If the blood tests simply shows immunity, the rest of you would not need testing. If a carrier, you may want to be tested but it depends on the blood test results. There are liver specialists who can help with this diagnosis. So, see a liver specialist to make this diagnosis.

Q: is it possible to tell, from a hep b blood test, whether immunity or antibodies were gained from the hep b vaccine, an actual infection, or both? how?

Yes.: There is a nice, very clear table at the CDC website to interpret the various Hepatitis B blood tests. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HBV/HBVfaq.htm

Q: what is the most accurate blood test to check b-12 levels?

Serum tests: B12 levels can be testing in the blood directly but I also order a methylmalonic acid level if I have high clinical concern. This is elevated prior to B12 levels being low (could be normal range). B12 is the cofactor for the enzymatic reaction involving methylmalonic acid so without B12 the MMA levels increase. Then issue is why is one deficient in Vit B12?

Q: what is the blood test to check blood calcium levels called?

Calcium level: The typical blood test to check a person's blood calcium level is called "serum calcium level", or "calcium level". It is usually done as part of a group of blood chemistry tests called a "chem panel" or a "metabolic panel".

Question 1

can you tell me if i had rabies would it show up in a regular blood test?

Accepted Answer

You needn't ask: If you have the disease, you won't be asking casually for a blood test. If you have been exposed but not yet developed the disease, you need to be immunized; no test will detect it. If you neglect this after exposure, you will pay for this with your life.

Question 2

i received the post-exposure rabies vaccine but would like to assure my antibody level is adequate. can i do this thru a blood test requisition?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor: Your doctor can order a blood test for antibody level and you should consult with her/him.
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Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 3

hello, i need help understanding the results of my measles-immunity-blood-test. on the result sheet it is indicated that the normal value for both igm and igg is <9.  my igg value is 24.7, which i presume means that i have immunity to measles . my igm val

Accepted Answer

Measles titer: a titer of igG of less than 9 means there was no previous exposure to measles or  there was a previous exposure but the immunoglobulin level is decreasing, the level does not discriminate between post exposure to the actual virus or from immunization. Someone who is vaccinated against measles will have a high IgG level that is greater than 9 ( in this case 24.7)

Question 4

i live where theres a measles outbreak. grew up in canada and am unsure of vaccine status. are online blood test cos okay for testing immunity?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't : At your listed age only 1 dose of vaccine was usually given which only protected 85% of the population. By the mid 90's 2 doses at least a month apart was standard (95% protected). I would forgo blood tests &amp; just get an MMR (only measles preparation available in US) unless you knew for sure you had measles as a kid. Transient joint discomfort is a common side effect, but that is what I would do.

Question 5

hi, trying for baby no 2 and blood test results show no immunity to varicella had a booster 2 years ago prior to first baby shd i get another booster?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable : Another attempt to build your immunity is certainly worth while. Infection during pregnancy can give rise to the congenital varicella syndrome and around delivery it can result in a devastating infection in baby.Adults don't tolerate the infection well in some cases.

Question 6

how to know if i am immunocompromised? any test for it? because my infections take a long time to heal. i have taken blood test before to test for globulin, unsure if that is the term to look out for when testing for immunity function?

Accepted Answer

: The immune system has many parts that can be evaluated through different types of testing. Write down all the issues you consider worrisome and seek out a specialist in immunology. They can order testing based on your history and exam findings to see what if any vulnerabilities your system has. There is no one test. The immunoglobulin levels are only one of a series of such tests.

Question 7

today, my dad was told by a doctor that he's a hepatitis b carrier. previously, we all were told by multiple docs that he just had immunity to it. don't have detailed blood test results yet. do we need a second opinion? should we all get tested?

Accepted Answer

: The only way to know if he is a carrier or immune, from a vaccine, for example, is to see the results of the blood tests. If the blood tests simply shows immunity, the rest of you would not need testing. If a carrier, you may want to be tested but it depends on the blood test results. There are liver specialists who can help with this diagnosis. So, see a liver specialist to make this diagnosis.

Question 8

is it possible to tell, from a hep b blood test, whether immunity or antibodies were gained from the hep b vaccine, an actual infection, or both? how?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: There is a nice, very clear table at the CDC website to interpret the various Hepatitis B blood tests.

http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HBV/HBVfaq.htm

Question 9

what is the most accurate blood test to check  b-12 levels?

Accepted Answer

Serum tests: B12 levels can be testing in the blood directly but I also order a methylmalonic acid level if I have high clinical concern.  This is elevated prior to B12 levels being low (could be normal range).  B12 is the cofactor for the enzymatic reaction involving methylmalonic acid so without B12 the MMA levels increase.  Then issue is why is one deficient in Vit B12?

Question 10

what is the blood test to check blood calcium levels called?

Accepted Answer

Calcium level: The typical blood test to check a person's blood calcium level is called "serum calcium level", or "calcium level".  It is usually done as part of a group of blood chemistry tests called a "chem panel" or a "metabolic panel".

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Can you tell me if i had rabies would it show up in a regular blood test?

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I received the post-exposure rabies vaccine but would like to assure my antibody level is adequate. can i do this thru a blood test requisition?

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Hello, i need help understanding the results of my measles-immunity-blood-test. on the result sheet it is indicated that the normal value for both igm and igg is <9. my igg value is 24.7, which i presume means that i have immunity to measles . my igm val

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I live where theres a measles outbreak. grew up in canada and am unsure of vaccine status. are online blood test cos okay for testing immunity?

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Hi, trying for baby no 2 and blood test results show no immunity to varicella had a booster 2 years ago prior to first baby shd i get another booster?

A member asked:

How to know if i am immunocompromised? any test for it? because my infections take a long time to heal. i have taken blood test before to test for globulin, unsure if that is the term to look out for when testing for immunity function?

A member asked:

Today, my dad was told by a doctor that he's a hepatitis b carrier. previously, we all were told by multiple docs that he just had immunity to it. don't have detailed blood test results yet. do we need a second opinion? should we all get tested?

A member asked:

Is it possible to tell, from a hep b blood test, whether immunity or antibodies were gained from the hep b vaccine, an actual infection, or both? how?

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What is the most accurate blood test to check b-12 levels?

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What is the blood test to check blood calcium levels called?

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