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Test Code LAB7291 Rabies Titer NYSDOH

Performing Lab

NY State Department of Health, Wadsworth

Ordering Recommendations

Response to rabies vaccination according to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

Quantitative results. For those who want to know their exact titer between the reportable range.

Collect

Serum

Collection Device

Red top tube
Gold top tube

Specimen Volume

2 mL serum

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated (preferred) 14 Days
Frozen 60 Days

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated, frozen

Minimum Requirements

0.5 mL serum

Methodology

Serum Neutralization Fluorescent Antibody

Synonyms

Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhib Test FORWARD

Start Date

3/23/2023

Last Review Date

TBD

Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Unacceptable Conditions

Gross hemolysis or gross lipemia

Reported

21 to 35 days

Specimen Preparation

Serum gel tube is acceptable, but must be poured off into plastic vial.