Rabies serology

Referred to Animal and Plant Health Agency Rabies Laboratory, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB
 

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Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube) or

EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube)

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Test indications

 

Test information

These samples will only be tested if accompanied with relevant clinical details, dates and area of travel, animal involved and date of exposure.

Sample will be stored if relevant clinical details are not provided.

Reference range

 

Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627