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| TEST NAME | Rabies DFA |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | VIRO |
| TESTS | V2 |
| DESCRIPTION | Direct Fluorescent Antibody, for detection of Rabies infection in animal specimens |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS |
SPECIMEN: Freshly severed animal head, delivered by Animal Care Services or fresh unpreserved animal brain (no formalin). CONTAINER: Any sterile transport container. COLLECTION: Remove brain from cranium of suspected animal, do not place in formalin. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Transport to laboratory on wet ice or refrigerated, within 24 hrs. |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) |
24 hours |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | FITC Anti-Rabies Fujirebio and Light Diagnostics Rabies DFA Reagent II |
| CPT CODES |
87003 87299 |