Arranging the blood test

• Blood Test
  Blood sampling and submission for testing at a recognised laboratory must be carried out by a Vet.
• Vaccine
  UK vaccine manufacturers have advised that the best time for a blood sample to be taken for a blood test is about 30 days after the last vaccine injection. It may be possible for blood samples to be stored by laboratories for later testing.
• Form
  Before sampling and sending, vets should contact the laboratory to obtain the appropriate sample submission form
• Where the blood test is carried out
  The blood test must be performed at a laboratory recognised by MAFF.
• Vets
  Vets should contact VLA about blood testing, Please ring the VLA Rabies Testing Helpline on 01932 357345
• Laboratory
  Blood tests performed by laboratories, including the VLA, before they were recognised by MAFF will not be acceptable.
• Failure of blood test
  If a pet fails the blood test, it will have to be vaccinated and blood tested again. UK vaccine manufacturers have advised that a proportion of vaccinated animals may not show the 0.5 IU antibody titre on blood testing required by the Pet Travel
• Further blood tests
  For the pilot scheme, a blood test is only required after the first vaccination (if successful) provided the pet has been re-vaccinated (booster vaccinated) at the intervals specified by the vaccine manufacturer.

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