Rabies Testing at SHL

The State Hygienic Laboratory adheres to CLIA guidelines to perform rabies testing of animal brain tissue from possible or confirmed human exposure. Testing is performed seven days per week. All positive results are immediately phoned to the physician or veterinarian so that post exposure treatment can be administered. 

Human specimen testing is referred to the CDC. See specimen collection requirements.

Collection Instructions

Rabies Collection Instructions

Rabies Test Request Form

Additional Information

Rabies Information for Public Providers and Veterinarians

Frequently Asked Questions about Bats and Rabies

Frequently Asked Questions about Bats and Rabies (Spanish)

Bat Exposure: Rabies Exposure Management for Bat Related Incidents

Other Animal Exposure: Recommendations for Managing Human Rabies Exposure

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