RABIES ANTIBODY, SERUM
- Code
- 000.0000
- Name
- RABIES ANTIBODY, SERUM
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- CPT Codes
- 86790
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 44159
Specimen Information
- Type
Gold, SST
- Volume
0.5 ml
- Transport Info
Centrifuge and immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube
Refrigerated- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
- Reference Range
0.50 EU/mL or greater: Represents adequate protection against rabies virus following vaccination.
- Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Clinical Significance
Use:
Assess the degree of immunization following vaccination
Intended for vaccine response only, not for diagnosis of infection