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This document outlines the guidelines for submitting animal specimens for rabies testing to the New Hampshire Public Health Laboratories, including required information and specimen preparation instructions.

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How to fill out Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing

1. Obtain the Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing form.
2. Fill out the form with accurate identification details of the animal specimen.
3. Include information on the circumstances of exposure, if applicable.
4. Ensure to provide contact information for the person submitting the specimen.
5. Attach any necessary documentation or supporting information.
6. Package the specimen according to the guidelines provided.
7. Submit the form and specimen to the designated laboratory or health department.

Who needs Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing?

1. Individuals or organizations that suspect an animal may have rabies.
2. Veterinarians who need to test an animal for rabies exposure.
3. Animal control agencies conducting rabies surveillance.
4. Public health officials investigating rabies cases.

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How do you get an animal tested for rabies?

Diagnosis in animals Rabies testing requires that the animal be euthanized. There are no approved methods for antemortem rabies testing of animals. Professionals should immediately euthanize animals showing signs of rabies and submit specimens to a qualified rabies laboratory for testing.

How does a vet test an animal 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.

Do you have to put down an animal to test for rabies?

Rabies primarily infects the brain, so that is the tissue that needs to be submitted to the lab. Unfortunately, collecting the brain for testing requires that the animal be decapitated. 7) Why is it necessary to test?

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What is Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing?

Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing is the process by which animal samples are sent to a laboratory for analysis to determine if they are infected with the rabies virus.

Who is required to file Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing?

Individuals or organizations such as veterinarians, animal control agencies, and health departments are required to file Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing when an animal exhibits symptoms of rabies or has bitten a person.

How to fill out Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing?

To fill out Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing, you need to provide detailed information such as the animal's species, age, location of capture, clinical signs, and the source of exposure, along with your contact information.

What is the purpose of Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing?

The purpose of Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing is to quickly identify rabies infection in animals, assess public health risks, and implement necessary preventive measures such as post-exposure prophylaxis for potential human exposure.

What information must be reported on Submission of Animal Specimens for Rabies Testing?

The information that must be reported includes the animal's species and breed, age, sex, location where the specimen was collected, observed clinical signs, and details regarding any potential exposure to humans.