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Hep B-Titer Shot

by missparker02, Aug 03, 2004 12:00AM
I have had the series of hep B shots.  But I need to get the titer shot that tells if the series of shots worked or not. But I am afraid I have waited too long to get this shot done.(Its been Almost 90 days after last shot) How long after the last hep B shot can you still get the titer shot done and with accurate results? If I have waited to late, what are my other options?
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by cuteus, Aug 03, 2004 12:00AM
titers show that antibodies were produced by the vaccine or by exposure to the illness, antibodies for hbv are supposed to last about 10 yrs, so a titer test should be able to detect them for about that length of time.
I would call the lab and get that cleared, they are medical services providers and have the current info.
GL

by DR T , Jul 14, 2007 10:19AM
A TITER is not a shot.  It is a blood draw that will be sent out to a lab to have the levels of antibodies checked.  A minimum of 30 days is required for HEP B and most people wait 90.  

by sprtynurse, Jan 04, 2008 04:59PM
I am a medical Assistant student and my mother lost my shot records. I was informed by my clinical advisor that I needed to get the titer blood work. Will this blood work show that I had my shots done as a kid? Will I need any special bloodwork or shots done? Thank you

by mbrooks0973, Sep 12, 2009 05:23AM
can u use it as a drug test result

by bram44, Sep 12, 2009 10:04AM
To: missparker02
Best thing for you is to get tested. If your test shows HBsAg negative and HBsAb positive, you are immune for life.
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