Tetanus Antibody Test (1 Test)

The TETANOSTOP self-test is a simple finger-prick blood test that will tell you in 10 minutes whether you have protective antibodies in your blood against tetanus.

Tetanus is a serious medical condition that can be fatal if untreated. Speak with your doctor if you have a wound that is deep, dirty or with a foreign object, or you are not sure whether you have been fully vaccinated against tetanus.

Your doctor can assess the wound and decide if you need a vaccination or treatment.

Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani which produces and exotoxin that blocks the release of neurotransmitters which leads to muscular contractions and spasms. This bacterium is occasionally present in animal digestive tracts, animal droppings and in the ground. After a wound, and infection, the tetanus toxin  Protection against tetanus infection is through vaccination.

Results in 10 minutes.

To use your test, you will need to use the single-use finger pricker supplied to obtain a blood sample and apply to the lateral flow test cassette. The test measures whether you have sufficient (more than 0.1 IU/mL according to the WHO standard at the time of manufacture)

- one line means a negative result and insufficient protective antibodies have been detected

- two lines means a positive result and a high level of protective antibodies have been detected

The tetanus antibody test is CE certified for self-test use, registered with MHRA and has an overall agreement of greater than 98% when compared with laboratory reference methods.

Contains 1 test

Always read the instructions before touching the components.

CE certified for self-test use.

Made in France.