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Catalog ID Rabies Rabies Antibody Screen by RFFIT, Serum

Important Note

  • This is NOT a test for rabies disease. This is a test for immune response to rabies vaccination
  • This test is NEVER covered by insurance. Patients will be required to pay $100.62 to receive the test

Additional Codes

CPOE: Ref Rabies Antibody Screen by RFFIT, Serum

DOE: Ref Rabies Ab

Reference Values

LESS THAN 0.1 IU/mL: Below detection limit

>/= 0.1 IU/mL: Above detection limit but below 0.5 IU/mL

>/= 0.5 IU/mL: Equal to or above 0.5 IU/mL - considered acceptable response to rabies vaccination

Specimen

Gold SST tube, collect 4.0 mL blood

Serum, 2.0 mL (1.0 mL minimum), refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Plasma, insufficient quantity, unlabelled specimen

Interpretative Information

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.

Performing Lab

Kansas State Rabies Laboratory via ARUP Laboratories

Turn-Around-Time

21 - 31 days