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) | Frozen | Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | 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
22 - 32 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Rapid Fluorescent Foci Inhibition Test (RFFIT) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test is useful to measure immune response to rabies vaccination.