Rabies Antibody
Test Mnemonic
RABIES
CPT Codes
- 86382 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
6524-3
Includes
- Rabies Antibody Screen
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Draw 2 tubes to ensure adequate specimen volume. Do NOT draw serum gel tubes. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
3 - 4 weeks
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Rapid Fluorescent Foci Inhibition Test (RFFIT) |
Reference Range
| Rabies Antibody | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| < 0.1 IU/mL: Below detection limit | >/= 0.1 IU/mL: Above detection limit | >/= 0.5 IU/mL: Acceptable response to rabies vaccination |
Special Info
Serum gel tubes are NOT acceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test is useful to measure immune response to rabies vaccination. In humans, a result 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. Also, there is more information at www.vet.ksu.edu/rabies.