Test Code RABIGG Rabies AB, IGG
Cerner Order Code
RABAR
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
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
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Grossly Hemolyzed and Lipemic samples
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesdays
Turnaround Time
23 - 33 Days
CPT(s)
86382
Methodology
Rapid Fluorescent Foci Inhibition
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.