{"product_id":"anti-rabies-antibodies","title":"Anti Rabies Antibodies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-Rabies Antibodies Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a blood test used to detect antibodies against the Rabies Virus and assess the body's immune response, particularly following rabies vaccination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test helps healthcare professionals evaluate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimmunity against Rabies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a serious viral infection that affects the central nervous system and is usually transmitted through the bite or saliva exposure of an infected animal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is commonly used to assess the antibody response after rabies vaccination, especially in individuals at increased risk of exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This Test Check?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetects antibodies against the Rabies Virus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps assess the immune response following rabies vaccination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the evaluation of rabies vaccine effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay assist in determining whether additional vaccine doses are required in selected individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps monitor antibody levels in high-risk individuals, such as veterinarians, laboratory workers, and animal handlers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides information about rabies antibody status when clinically appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clotted Blood or Serum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepartment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Immunology \/ Serology (subject to laboratory confirmation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatient Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasting is generally not required for the Anti-Rabies Antibodies Test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider if you have previously received rabies vaccination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide details about the dates and number of rabies vaccine doses received.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your doctor about any previous animal bites or possible rabies exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow your healthcare provider's recommendations regarding the appropriate timing of antibody testing after vaccination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow any specific sample collection instructions provided by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Anti-Rabies Antibodies Test is primarily used to assess the immune response to rabies vaccination and is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot recommended as a routine test to diagnose or rule out rabies infection following a recent animal bite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epositive Anti-Rabies Antibodies result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e indicates that antibodies against the Rabies Virus were detected. This may reflect an immune response following vaccination or previous exposure. However, the presence of antibodies alone does not necessarily establish adequate protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enegative result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e indicates that rabies antibodies were not detected by the test. This may occur when antibody levels are low or testing is performed too early after vaccination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen a quantitative rabies neutralizing antibody test is performed, antibody levels may be reported in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Units per milliliter (IU\/ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The interpretation depends on the testing method, laboratory reference values, and relevant vaccination guidelines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialized methods, such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Test (RFFIT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, may be used to measure rabies virus-neutralizing antibodies. The specific method should be confirmed with the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If an individual has recently been bitten or scratched by a potentially rabid animal, immediate medical evaluation is essential. The wound should be washed thoroughly with soap and running water, and rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should be assessed urgently. Antibody testing must not delay necessary treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults should be interpreted by a healthcare professional alongside vaccination history, potential exposure history, antibody levels, and relevant clinical guidelines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReporting Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To be confirmed by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm test availability and sample collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Pharmacy Global Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025776505084,"sku":"LAB-067","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacy.com.pk\/products\/anti-rabies-antibodies","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}