To assess immunocompetence following Neisseria meningitidis vaccination.
To assess suspected immunodeficiency, use pre- and postvaccination serology. Do not use for diagnosis of infection or serotyping.
Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Refrigerated (preferred)- 2 weeks
Frozen - 1 year
Ambient - 48 hours
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
≤ 0.9 µg/mL Antibody concentration not protective
1.0 - 2.0 µg/mL Equivocal
≥ 2.1 µg/mL Antibody to Neisseria meningitidis detected. Suggestive of protection.