ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Rabies Antibody, IgG (Vaccine Response) : 0099132

Mnemonic: RABIES

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Tue
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma or CSF. Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
0.50 EU/mL or greater: Represents adequate protection against rabies virus following vaccination.
Note: This test is only intended for vaccine response, not for diagnosis of infection.
CPT Code(s): 86790
Cross References: Rabies Vaccine (Rabies Antibody, IgG (Vaccine Response))
 
 

 

 

 
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