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Specimen Requirements |
Collect
serum in a red top tube or gel separator tube.
***Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) testing is also available. Please
call for details.
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Reference Range: |
In
humans, a titer of 1:5 or greater is considered acceptable.1
(MMWR, 48:1-22, 1999)
A titer of 0.5 I.U./mL is required for animals exported to most
rabies-free areas. Please note
there is not an established “protective” titer in animals.
Individual interpretation is the responsibility of the submitting
veterinarian.
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Volume of sample: |
2 mls of serum, minimum amount 500 microliters of
serum
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Which Test to request: |
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Screen (Humans Only): |
Qualitative results. For those who want to know if they need a
booster of rabies vaccine.
Cost: $30.00 (1-9 samples); $25.00 (10+ samples).
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Endpoint (Humans or Animals): |
Quantitative results. For those who want to know their exact titer.
Cost: Humans and animals not for export: $35.00 (1-9 samples),
$30.00 (10+samples)
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Laboratory Schedule: |
Tests
are initiated at 8:00 am on Mondays (must receive sample by 5:00 pm
Friday) and Thursdays (must receive sample by 5:00 pm Wednesday).
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Routine turnaround: |
Results
will be mailed within 7-10 days of the set up date. Results will be
faxed or phoned upon request. Any additional faxes will incur an
additional $5.00 charge.
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Shipping Information: |
Serum
should be removed from the clot and packed in a leak proof container
with absorbent material. This package should be placed inside of a
second container with gel packs or dry ice. Overnight service is
recommended. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the shipper.
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Payment: |
Individuals responsible for payment should include a check, money
order, or credit card form.
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Send Samples to:
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Kansas
State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Mosier Hall O-245
1800 Denison Avenue
Manhattan KS 66506-5601
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Rejection Criteria:
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Gross
hemolysis (serum is dark red in color)
Gross lipemia (serum is milky in appearance)
Not a serum sample (i.e., plasma)
QNS (quantity not sufficient)
Bacterial contamination
Tube unlabeled
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Specimen Labeling Instructions:
ALL specimen tubes must be labeled with
the Patient’s Name/identification number. Specimens not properly
labeled are not accepted by the laboratory. All samples must have an
accompanying KSVDL Rabies Serology for Vaccine Titer Response
submission form. If these requirements are not met the test may be
cancelled or delayed.
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Laboratories Licenses: |
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| CLIA |
17D0648239 |
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Florida
L800005564 |
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| New York |
817020A0 |
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California
17D0648239 |
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| Pennsylvania |
028519 |
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AAVLD |
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Quality Assurance Letter is available upon request. |
| CPT code: |
86382 |
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