2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc.
- Bacteriology – wound culture – examination of wound swabs for germs.
- Creatine kinase (CK) – muscle enzyme – may be elevated.
- Myoglobin – muscle enzyme – may be elevated.
- Tetanus antitoxin (only suitable for checking the immunity situation)Tetanus antitoxin: 0.1-1.0 IU/ml booster vaccination indicated; > 10 IU/ml vaccination contraindicated!
Vaccination status – control of vaccination titers
| Vaccination | Laboratory parameters | Value | Rating |
| Tetanus(lockjaw) | Tetanus IgG ELISA | <0.1 U/ml | No sufficient vaccination protection detectable → basic immunization required |
| 0.1-0.2 U/ml | Questionable vaccination protection → booster recommended | ||
| >0.2 U/ml | Sufficient vaccination protection (→ control in 3 years). |