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blood testing for rabies

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Question
I want to bring my dog from India to Germany.  I need to have a blood test done regarding rabies.  This has to be done in an EU approved lab but there isn't one in India.  How do I get the blood sample to an EU approved lab in Germany?  Do I need any corresponding test in Indiaeg from WHO lab in Bangalore? Thanks

Answer
Hello Penelope,

Thank you for your question.  Your veterinarian will need to draw the blood and then arrange to send the blood to the nearest approved lab.  You can find a list of those labs here:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/procedures/support-info/labs.htm

Cheers!