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RABIES VACCINE RESPONSE END-POINT TITER

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2972    Geisinger Epic ID:  32242

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL serum (minimum 1 mL)



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Immediately separate serum specimens from the cells into sterile, plastic, screw-capped vial(s).


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: 10 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Room temperature specimen unacceptable. Gross hemolysis. Grossly lipemic.



TEST DETAILS
Additional information: 

30-day turnaround time


CPT code(s):  86382
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Rabies titer


Methodology: 
Rapid Fluorescent FOCI Inhibition Test (RFFIT)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 18232, RABIE


Review Date:  12/17/2024

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