Rabies

Rabies Testing

The Kord Animal Health Diagnostic laboratory does not perform rabies testing on animals. Domestic species with neurological signs where rabies is a differential can be submitted to the Kord Laboratory for a complete necropsy. Laboratory staff will forward the appropriate specimens to the Tennessee Department of Health for rabies testing as part of the diagnostic necropsy. Please provide pertinent exposure information at the time of submission.

To report a bite, contact your local health department or animal control. Information on submission of appropriate specimens for rabies testing to the Tennessee Department of Health is available on their website and the links below.

Tennessee Department of Health