Blood for testing pets for the presence of specific antibodies against rabies must be taken by a veterinarian at least 30 days after vaccination (the time required for the formation of specific antibodies in the body) and 3 months before the animal is transported to the European Union.
Without electronic identification of animals, blood tests for the presence of specific antibodies are not performed.
Blood, in the amount of 2.5-5.0 ml from the animal, is taken into a test tube to obtain, after settling, 0.5-1.0 ml of serum for further research.
In addition to the blood serum, the laboratory should be provided with (sent) a package of documents:
- An accompanying document with the signature of the doctor who performed the blood sampling and the seal of the clinic. It is filled in in Ukrainian and English (in block letters – based on passport data).
- A photocopy of all completed pages of the animal’s passport (including pages with a mark of identification (chip number) and vaccinations). All entries in the animal’s passport must be filled in in two languages simultaneously – Ukrainian and English!
- A photocopy of the first page of the passport of the owner or the person accompanying the transport.
- A copy of the receipt of payment for the service. The purpose of payment must include the owner’s name and the animal’s name.
- In case you want to receive the results of the study by Nova Poshta, please attach a note with the following information: city, branch or post office of Nova Poshta, full name and phone number of the recipient.
Tips for nonresident – not residents of Kiev:
Taking blood from an animal, obtain serum by settling. Carefully drain the serum (at least 0.5-1.0 ml) into a plastic test tube with a volume of 1.5-2 ml (Epindorf type), preferably with a screw screw. Place the check in a zippered plastic bag. The package is placed in a thermal container (thermos) with ice. Don’t forget to add supporting documents.
Delivery to the laboratory is possible – by express or by courier mail (“New mail”).
Samples were taken incorrectly (insufficient amount of serum, its hemolysis, unsuitability for analysis), as well as samples with violation of the integrity of the test tube – cannot be examined!