4-5 weeks. Note: Extended turnaround time is reflective of seasonal volume at KSU's Rabies Laboratory.
Specimen
1.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube (with FAVN form).
Test Description
Rabies Antibody Titer, Export by FAVN
Evaluation of rabies titer by fluorescent antibody virus neutralization.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
Note: Complete FAVN form. For optimum antibody response, wait 10‑21 days between vaccination and drawing blood sample for testing (or 14‑30 days if drawing blood sample after primary vaccination).