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Rabies, Antibody, Post-exposure immunization
| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | RAB | ||||
| Test group | Rabies | ||||
| Performed by | San Francisco Public Health Laboratory | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | Neutralization | ||||
| Collection Instructions | Draw acute specimen at start of immunization and another 2-3 weeks later. The physician must complete a form for Special Serology, Click here for form |
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| Container type | Gold top | ||||
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood | ||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||
| Preferred volume | 2 mL serum | ||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample | ||||
| Units | Titer | ||||
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| Synonyms | Rabies Ab; | ||||
| Turn around times | Test run Wednesday. Turnaround time: 1-2 weeks. | ||||
| Additional information | Used for an individual undergoing immunization following exposure to wild-type virus. Sent to State Viral and Rickettsial Diseases Laboratory via SFPH | ||||
| LOINC code | 43980-2 | ||||
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:31 AM | ||||
| Entry Number | 806 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667