Test Details
Mnemonic
RABIE
Ordering Code
3509550
CPT-4 Code(s)
None (Research)
Specimen Information
Collect
SST
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 3.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red-top
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Plasma
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
MDHHS
New York DOH Approval Status
No