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This memorandum outlines updated procedures and guidelines for submitting animal specimens for rabies testing to enhance communication and efficiency between local health departments and the Maryland

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How to fill out Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines

1. Obtain the Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines document.
2. Read the introduction to understand the importance of rabies testing.
3. Gather necessary documentation including vaccination records and animal history.
4. Complete the submission form provided in the guidelines, ensuring all fields are filled out accurately.
5. Include any required fees for the testing service.
6. Package the animal samples securely according to the shipping instructions in the guidelines.
7. Send the completed submission form and samples to the designated laboratory address.

Who needs Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines?

1. Veterinarians submitting specimens for rabies testing.
2. Animal control officers handling potential rabies cases.
3. Pet owners needing to test animals for rabies exposure.
4. Public health officials monitoring rabies outbreaks.

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Where to send a bat for rabies testing?

If you find a bat (dead or alive) in your home, call your local health department. The health department can help you determine if the bat needs to be tested for rabies. Testing the bat may be important to decide whether the exposed person(s) will require treatment to prevent rabies.

How much does a rabies titer test cost for humans?

$ 179.00. The Rabies Titer test is used to evaluate a person's immunity to Rabies. This test screens for antibodies capable of neutralizing the Rabies virus.

What is the submission form you must submit with an animal head for rabies testing?

Animals specimens Include completed CDC Form 50.34(s) with each specimen in your shipment. If a human exposure is involved with the animal for which specimens were submitted: Contact your state health department and the Rabies Duty Officer to facilitate expedited testing.

Is there a rapid test for rabies?

Product Image. this rabies virus antigen rapid test kit is based on immunochromatographic assay to detect rabies antigen in canine and feline saliva samples, which is rapid, accurate and easy-to-operate. Result in 10min. Sensitivity 85%, Specificity 100%, GMP certified.

Why do they cut the head off for rabies testing?

Because the brain, spinal cord, salivary glands, and saliva may contain rabies virus, only veterinarians, animal control officers, or others who have been appropriately trained (and adequately vaccinated) should remove animal heads. This work should be done in a properly ventilated area using adequate protective gear.

What are the CDC guidelines for rabies?

Medical care following a rabies exposure is called post-exposure prophylaxis or PEP. PEP includes wound care, a dose of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG), and a series of four or five rabies vaccines, which must be administered as soon as possible after exposure.

What is the new test for rabies?

With this new test, people exposed to potentially rabid animals may not have to undergo the month-long regimen of shots to make sure they don't get the deadly disease. The test, called LN34, is simpler, easier to use, and reduces the number of false positive and inconclusive results.

What is the golden test for rabies?

The most widely used primary diagnostic test for rabies in animals and humans fluorescent antibody test (). This test is based on antigen detection and is recommended by both WHO and OIE as the gold standard for rabies diagnosis.

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What is Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines?

The Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines refer to the revised protocols and standards set for submitting rabies testing samples to laboratories for accurate diagnosis.

Who is required to file Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines?

Individuals or organizations involved in animal control, veterinary services, and public health, including veterinarians and animal services, are required to file the Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines.

How to fill out Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines?

To fill out the Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines, submitters must provide accurate identification of the animal, the circumstances of exposure, and include all required clinical, epidemiological, and contact information as specified in the guidelines.

What is the purpose of Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines?

The purpose of the Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines is to ensure standardized, efficient, and accurate submission of samples for rabies testing to enhance public health safety and control of the disease.

What information must be reported on Updated Animal Rabies Testing Submission Guidelines?

Required information includes the animal's identification details, submission date, history of exposure, clinical signs, contact details of the submitter, and any additional relevant information as indicated in the guidelines.