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Rabies Antibody

Tube Type = Red Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB651
EPIC Order Rabies Antibody
CPT Code(s) 86382
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 6 mL blood/red plain tube/gold SST also acceptable. See comments
Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Kansas State Rabies Laboratory
Turnaround Time Routine: 4-5 weeks
Reference Range See separate report
Comments
  • This test is to be used for immune response to vaccination. 
  • This test DOES NOT diagnose RABIES.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 12, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514