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Test Code
RAV
Test Name
Rabies Virus Antibody
CPT Codes
86382
Expected Turnaround Time
27 - 35 days
Clinical Utility

Measures the ability of rabies specific antibodies to neutralize rabies virus and prevent the virus from infecting cells.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

9 months

Frozen

1 year
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis or lipemia
  • Specimen contaminated with bacteria and/or fungus
  • Serum sample containing an additive detrimental to the assay (i.e. EDTA)
Methodology
Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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