Determination of hepatitis A antibody response to vaccination by an enzyme immunoassay

J Virol Methods. 1996 Jan;56(1):27-31. doi: 10.1016/0166-0934(95)01898-0.

Abstract

The quantitative responses to vaccination with hepatitis A vaccine was determined in 113 volunteers using a commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for total antibodies to hepatitis A. Administration of vaccine or control preparation was carried out according to two regimens; at 0, 1 and 12 months (regimen I) and at 0, 0.5 and 12 months (regimen II). Seroconversion rates (concentrations of HAV antibodies > 50 IU/l) were between 94 and 97% at month 1 for regimen I and regimen II, respectively. The geometric mean titres (GMTs) fell gradually by month 12, and increased rapidly 10-100 fold 1 month after the booster dose at month 12. The GMTs of the groups receiving the control preparation remained below 50 IU/l. No significant differences were found between the antibody responses after regimen I or regimen II. It is concluded that the antibody test (Hepanostika HAV Antibody) can be used safely and adequately for quantitation of responses to hepatitis A immunisation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay*
  • Female
  • Hepatitis A Antibodies
  • Hepatitis A Vaccines
  • Hepatitis Antibodies / blood*
  • Hepatovirus / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Vaccination
  • Viral Hepatitis Vaccines / immunology*

Substances

  • Hepatitis A Antibodies
  • Hepatitis A Vaccines
  • Hepatitis Antibodies
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Viral Hepatitis Vaccines