Rabies Serology, Blood

Diagnostic Use

For immune status only.
Antibodies are measured to determine the degree of immunity post vaccination

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

RABS

Turnaround Time

1 week

Test Code

7217

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

For those with continuing high risk of exposure to Rabies, the WHO recommend booster doses of vaccine when the serum antibody level is less than 0.5 IU/ml.
Those with levels greater than or equal to 0.5 IU/ml are considered currently protected PROVIDED they receive appropriate post-exposure
vaccinations.

Reference Intervals

Reported in International Units per mL:

Negative = <0.5 IU/mL

Positive = >/=0.55 IU/mL

Test Method

ELISA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$40.65 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

7217

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