An Overview of our Immunity Markers

A Comprehensive Immunity Testing Suite

At Salient Bio, we offer a robust immunity testing panel designed to assess immune responses and detect exposure to various pathogens, whether that be in a corporate workspace or a busy university. Our tests are particularly useful in clinical and occupational health settings for screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of infections. Below are key markers in our immunity testing suite.

Hepatitis Testing

Hepatitis testing is a huge part of our testing panel, providing detailed tests for both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

Hepatitis B

Hep B Viral Load: Measures the quantity of Hepatitis B virus in the blood, which is crucial for monitoring chronic infections and determining treatment effectiveness.

Hep B Surface Antigen and Anti Hep B Surface Antibody: These tests are used to diagnose active infections (surface antigen) and to check immunity following vaccination or recovery from infection (anti-surface antibody).

Hep B Core IgG/IgM: Core antibodies help determine if the infection is acute (IgM) or chronic (IgG).

Hep B e Antibody & Antigen: These markers are important for assessing viral replication and infectivity. Elevated e antigen levels often indicate a high level of viral activity.

Hepatitis C

Hep C RNA (PCR): A molecular test that detects the genetic material of the virus, confirming active infection.

Hep C Antibody: This test determines past or present exposure to the virus.

Viral Immunity Markers

Salient Bio includes tests for immunity against common viral infections that are often linked to vaccine-preventable diseases. These tests measure IgG antibodies, which indicate past infection or successful immunisation.

Measles IgG: Detects immunity to measles, which is crucial for assessing susceptibility in populations.

Mumps IgG: Assesses immunity to mumps, a highly contagious viral disease.

Rubella IgG: Important for ensuring protection, especially for pregnant women, as rubella can cause congenital defects.

Varicella Zoster IgG: Indicates immunity to chickenpox, either from past infection or vaccination.

HIV Testing

HIV testing is critical for diagnosing and managing human immunodeficiency virus infections. At Salient Bio, we provide a number of HIV testing markers.

HIV I & II Ab / P24 Antigen: A combined test for detecting HIV antibodies and the p24 antigen, an early marker of HIV infection. This is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment.

HIV Viral Load: Measures the amount of HIV in the blood, which is essential for monitoring disease progression and the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy.

Other Pathogen Markers

Salient Bio also provides immunity tests for several other infectious diseases.

Syphilis IgG/IgM: Tests for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection. IgM indicates a recent infection, while IgG suggests a past infection or successful treatment.

Malaria Parasites: Detection of malaria parasites in the blood, critical for diagnosing active malaria, especially in travellers from endemic regions.

Salient Bio’s immunity testing service offers a broad spectrum of markers that cover critical viral and bacterial infections, focusing on both immunity status and active infection detection. These tests are essential tools for clinical practitioners, occupational health professionals, and patients in monitoring immune responses, vaccine efficacy and diagnosing infectious diseases. With our high standards, rapid turnaround times and comprehensive testing packages, Salient Bio provides valuable insights into individual and public health.

Our Central London White Glove Pathology Services

We are conveniently situated in Bermondsey, London SE16. For London-based clients have benefit from our central London location to get Sample Collection Process carried out as expediently as possible.

Our full address is: Salient Bio The Biscuit Factory 100 Drummond Rd London SE16 4DG

Clinical Review: The information on this page has been reviewed for clinical accuracy by Dr. Marta Ciechonska Ph.D, microbiologist.