Infectious Diseases

<Antibody Test for Infectious Diseases>

The antibody test for infectious diseases is a test to detect antibodies produced in the body following viral / bacterial infection or vaccination.
The University of Tokyo Health Service Center tests for measles and rubella antibodies as part of its health checkup (for targeted students only).

LSI Medience: viruses antibodies level, dilution rate Reference values

Test (-) (±) (+)
Measles (EIA test) Less than 2.0 2.0 – 3.9 4.0 –
Rubella (EIA test) Less than 2.0 2.0 – 3.9 4.0 –


Interpretation of the antibody test results
(Source: "Vaccine guideline for medical professionals." Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control, 2014)

 

negative

positive

(does not meet  the standard for protection)

positive

(meets  the standard for protection)

Measles (EIA test) negative Less than 16.0 16.0 or above
Rubella (EIA test) negative Less than 8.0 8.0 or above


<If results do not meet standard levels under the antibody test for infectious diseases>

Those who with negative results should consider receiving vaccines.

If you have a document that indicates you have received the vaccines twice for each diseases, it is considered that you are immune to the diseases and no additional vaccination is necessary regardless of the test results.
If you need vaccination, go to a local clinic, or come to Health Service Center. Vaccine availability varies.

The Health Service Center has a travel clinic. If you plan to travel overseas as part of study or work (including long-term stay overseas) in affiliation with the University of Tokyo, visit the Travel Clinic.
– Travel Clinic –