Laboratory Services
Rabies Antibody Endpoint
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| Test Description |
Rabies Antibody Endpoint
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhib Test FORWARD |
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| Test ID |
FRFIT
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| Container Type |
Red Top |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
SST |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL |
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| Required Information |
Collection Date |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Gross hemolysis, Gross Lipemia, SST serum not aliquoted to a plastic vial |
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| Methodology |
Serum Neutralization Fluorescent Antibody |
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| Estimated TAT |
21 to 35 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday |
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| Retention |
21 to 35 days |
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| CPT Code(s) |
86382 |
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| Reference Range |
Reportable range is 0.1 to 15.0 IU/mL Less than 0.1 IU/mL: Below detection limit In humans a results of 0.5 IU/mL or higher is considered an acceptable response to rabies vaccination according to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines; see WHO and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices documents for additional guidance. |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
Mayo send out to RFFIT/K-State Rabies Laboratory Manhattan/K-State Innovation Center |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
6524-3 |
