Table A1.
Instruments, methods and cut-off values for pathogen-specific antibody level assessment.
| Pathogen | Cute Off | Kit | Manufacturer | Instrument | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measles | >150 mIU/mL | Anti-Masern ELISA (IgG) | Euroimmun * | Euroimmun Analyzer I (EUROIMMUN) |
ELISA |
| Mumps | >1:231 | Anti-Mumps ELISA (IgG) | Euroimmun * | Euroimmun Analyzer I | ELISA |
| VZV | >50 mIU/mL | Anti-VZV ELISA (IgG) | Euroimmun * | Euroimmun Analyzer I | ELISA |
| Rubella | >5 IU/mL | Alinity Rubella IgG assay | Abbott Diagnostics (Illinois, USA) | Architect i2000SR (Abbott Diagnostics) | CMIA |
| Hepatitis B | >100 U/L | Alinity Anti-HBs assay | Abbott Diagnostics (Illinois, USA) | Architect i2000SR (Abbott Diagnostics) | CMIA |
| Diphtheria | >0.01 U/mL | Anti-Diphteria Toxin ELISA (IgG) | Euroimmun * | Euroimmun Analyzer I | ELISA |
| Tetanus | >0.01 IU/mL | Anti-TetanusToxin ELISA (IgG) | Euroimmun * | Euroimmun Analyzer I | ELISA |
VZV = varicella zoster virus; ELISA = enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; CMIA = chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. * EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG, Lübeck, Germany).