Table 1.
Immunological parameters of the index case tested retrospectively
| Immunological parameters | Patient's results | Normal range or protective levels |
|---|---|---|
| IgG | 418 mg/dL | NR: 891–2042 mg/dL |
| IgA | 90.7 mg/dL | NR: 52–331 mg/dL |
| IgM | 59.1 mg/dL | NR: 63–275 mg/dL |
| Abs anti-tetanus toxoid IgG | 0.1 IU/mL | PL: >0.1 IU/mLa |
| Abs anti-diphtheria toxoid IgG | 0.01 IU/mL | PL: >0.1 IU/mLa |
| Abs anti-PCP IgG | 5 mg/L | PL: >60 mg/L |
| IgG for rubella | 3.8 IU/mL | PL: ⩾5 IU/mL |
| Anti-HBs | 0.99 mIU/mL | PL: ⩾10 mIU/mL |
Abs, antibodies; Anti-HBs, antibodies to the Hepatitis B surface antigen; NR, normal range; PCP, pneumococcal capsular polysaccharide; PL, protective level after vaccination.
a
For diphtheria and tetanus, titres of 0.01 to <0.1 IU/mL are considered to provide partial protection.