Titers
Titers is a blood sample taken to check for infection causing viruses such as Hepatitis A, B and C. Titers are also used to verify if a vaccine, such as HAV, HBV, MMR, Mumps, Rubella, Rubeola or Varicella, is present and working in an individual's body.
Common types of titers include:
A blood test to check for the presence of infection causing virus such as Hepatitis A, B and C.
A Titer is also used to verify if a vaccine is present and working in the donor’s body. The following titers can be performed:
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Exposures to blood and other body fluids occur across a wide variety of occupations. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health indicates that health care workers, emergency response and public safety personnel, and other workers have the highest risk for exposure.
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