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Test ID FRFIT Rabies Antibody Endpoint

Method Name

Serum Neutralization Fluorescent Antibody

Reporting Name

Rabies RFFIT Endpoint, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in plastic, screw-capped vial.

 

Note:  1. Serum gel tube is acceptable, but must be poured off into plastic vial.

          2. Collection date is required.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  60 days

Reference Values

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.

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Report Available

3 - 4 weeks

Performing Laboratory

RFFIT/K-State Rabies Laboratory Manhattan/K-State Innovation Center

CPT Code Information

86382

NY State Approved

Yes