Streptomycin Antibody, Immunoassay (Serum/Plasma)
This test measures the presence of antibodies against streptomycin, a type of antibiotic. Antibodies are proteins your immune system produces in response to foreign substances, like certain medications.
["This test helps assess potential immune reactions to streptomycin, a rare but important consideration for patients receiving this medication."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 48177-0
- Short code
- Streptomycin Islt Slgr Mcbct AB 1.0
- Synonyms
- Streptomycin Islt Slgr Mcbct AB 1.0
- Category
- coagulation
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.8
- Ref high
- 1.2
- Critical range
- — – 5 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- method-for-slow-growing-mycobacteria-antibiotic-concentration-at-ug-ml
- CPT
- 85610
- SNOMED
- 396252006
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you’re taking streptomycin, a medication used to treat certain bacterial infections. It can help check for unusual immune responses that might occur while you’re on this drug.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. You’ll provide a blood sample, usually drawn from a vein in your arm. The sample is collected in a tube and sent to a lab for testing.
What the Results Mean
Positive results indicate your immune system has detected and produced antibodies against streptomycin. This could suggest an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity, though symptoms may not always appear immediately.
Common Uses and Considerations
This test is uncommon but may be used in specific cases where streptomycin is prescribed, such as for tuberculosis or other infections resistant to other antibiotics. It’s not typically part of routine health checks.
Reference range
INR: 0.8-1.2 (warfarin: 2.0-3.0)N/A
No special preparation required. Stay well hydrated.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
While streptomycin is rarely used today due to side effects, detecting antibodies can help monitor patients on this medication for potential allergic reactions. Early identification can guide adjustments to treatment plans to improve safety.
Short name
Streptomycin Antibody Test
Frequently asked questions
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