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Test Code RABIGG Rabies AB, IGG

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 4.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw 2 Red or Gold SST top tubes. Allow tubes to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport refrigerated.

Stability

Stability: Room Temp 7 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 1 months

Performed Test Frequency

Tuesdays

Methodology

Rapid Fluorescent Foci Inhibition

CPT(s)

86382

Cerner Order Code

RABAR

Acceptable Collection Tube(s)

Preferred: Gold SST

Acceptable: Red Top

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria: Grossly Hemolyzed and Lipemic samples

Performing Location

Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI. 

Turnaround Time

23 - 33 Days