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This form is used for submitting specimens for rabies testing along with required information about the specimen, exposure, and animal history.

How to fill out rabies examination submittal form

How to fill out Rabies Examination Submittal Form

1. Obtain a Rabies Examination Submittal Form from your local health department or veterinary office.
2. Fill in the animal's information, including species, breed, age, and owner's details.
3. Provide details about the exposure, including the date of the incident and location.
4. Indicate whether the animal was vaccinated against rabies and provide vaccination records if available.
5. Sign and date the form, confirming the accuracy of the information provided.
6. Submit the completed form along with the animal sample (if applicable) to the designated laboratory or authority.

Who needs Rabies Examination Submittal Form?

1. Individuals who have been bitten or scratched by an animal that may be rabid.
2. Veterinarians submitting samples of suspected rabid animals for testing.
3. Animal control agencies assessing rabies exposure risks.

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Is there a way to test a live animal for rabies?

The testing of an animal that has died or has been euthanized is the only way that rabies is accurately and definitively diagnosed. There is no testing that can accurately diagnose rabies in a living animal.

How do I send an animal for rabies testing?

Submitting Rabies Specimens to DSHS Laboratory Collect and Label Specimen. Submit only the animal's head unless it is a bat or a small rodent. Obtain a G-9 Specimen Submission Form. Notify DSHS Laboratory of Specimen Submission. Shipping/Delivering Rabies Specimens to DSHS.

Does an animal have to be put down to be tested for rabies?

If signs of illness develop during the 10 days following the bite (or other exposure), immediately report the situation to the local health department. If rabies is suspected, euthanize the animal and contact public health officials to coordinate testing at an approved rabies laboratory.

How to get a dead animal tested for rabies?

Animals. Testing protocol: Post-mortem testing of animals for rabies is performed at select local public health laboratories and CDPH-VRDL. Laboratories report positive test results immediately to the LHD from which the animal specimen was submitted.

What are the physical examination of a rabies patient?

Common physical examination findings of rabies include hyperpyrexia alternating with hypothermia, tachycardia, respiratory collapse, hypersalivation, lacrimation, sweating, dilatation of the pupils and bradycardia. Skin findings may include percussion myoedema, bite marks and bruises.

What are the three forms of rabies?

Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease that causes progressive and fatal inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Clinically, it has two forms: Furious rabies – characterized by hyperactivity and hallucinations. Paralytic rabies – characterized by paralysis and coma.

What is the DFA test for rabies?

The only test for rabies in animals that may be used to guide human rabies risk analysis is the direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) test. There is no live animal test for rabies. The animal's brain, specifically the entire section of the cerebellum, hippocampus, and brainstem are required to perform the DFA test.

Is it possible to test an animal for rabies without killing it?

Diagnosis in animals A diagnosis of rabies can be made after detection of rabies virus from any part of the affected brain, but to rule out rabies, the test must include a full cross-section of tissue from both the brain stem and cerebellum. Rabies testing requires that the animal be euthanized.

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What is Rabies Examination Submittal Form?

The Rabies Examination Submittal Form is a document used to report and submit samples for rabies testing, typically required by health authorities to track and manage potential rabies exposures.

Who is required to file Rabies Examination Submittal Form?

Veterinarians, animal control officers, and certain healthcare providers are often required to file the Rabies Examination Submittal Form when there is a potential exposure to rabies.

How to fill out Rabies Examination Submittal Form?

To fill out the Rabies Examination Submittal Form, you should provide accurate information about the animal involved, the circumstances of the exposure, and relevant contact information, ensuring all required fields are completed.

What is the purpose of Rabies Examination Submittal Form?

The purpose of the Rabies Examination Submittal Form is to facilitate the testing and monitoring of rabies cases, ensuring timely reporting and action to prevent outbreaks.

What information must be reported on Rabies Examination Submittal Form?

Information that must be reported includes the type and breed of the animal, details of the exposure incident, the owner's contact information, and any relevant medical history or previous vaccinations.