Does this test have other names? Vaccine responsiveness test
What is this test? This test looks for tetanus antibody in your
blood. Tetanus is a serious disease caused by the toxin from
Clostridium tetani bacteria. The toxin makes its way into the
nervous system and causes muscle spasms and rigid muscles. If
you have been vaccinated for tetanus in the past, this test
should show that you have enough antibodies against the disease.
If your levels are too low, you will be revaccinated, and the
test will be repeated after at least a month. If you've never
received a tetanus vaccination or you've been exposed to
tetanus, you'll get vaccinated and return at later to have your
tetanus antibody levels checked. Why do I need this test? You
may need this test to make sure your immune system can protect
you against tetanus or to see if you have a problem that
prevents your immune system from working properly. This test can
help diagnose: Severe combined immunodeficiency, or SCID Common
variable immunodeficiency, or CVI