Rabies Antibody Endpoint
| Sunquest Code: | RABEND | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB7020 | Epic Name: | Rabies Antibody Endpoint |
| Methodology: | Rapid fluorescent foci inhibition (RFFIT) | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-4 weeks. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL blood; 2 mL CSF |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL blood; 1 mL CSF |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Sterile tube, Red (no gel)) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 1 mL minimum serum. Alternately transfer 2 mL, 1 mL minimum, CSF into an aliquot container. Indicate specimen source on sample. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Kansas State Rabies Lab via ARUP) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | This test is only intended for vaccine response, not for diagnosis of infection. |
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