It countsPrice analysis of pets in Egypt, or what is medically known asRabies Titer Test (RNATT)It is the key regulation and basic condition imposed by the countries of the European Union, the United Kingdom, North America, and Australia to allow the entry of cats and dogs coming from Egypt. This laboratory test aims to measure the efficiency of antibodies to the virus in the animal's blood after vaccination to ensure its complete immunity against the disease.
In this medical and logistical manual by Alfares Pets, we carefully review the scientific and administrative steps adopted in Egypt to withdraw rabies serum samples, and the specifications of internationally approved laboratories, with clarification of the mandatory time periods and waiting periods to avoid any delay in travel dates.
Rabies immunization antibody titration test is a laboratory blood test that measures the amount of vaccine-stimulating antibodies in the pet's body. Many major countries classify the Arab Republic of Egypt as a country with a high biohazard rate for rabies. Therefore, these countries do not only have a vaccination label in the health book, but also require documented laboratory evidence.
In order to accept the result of the analysis internationally when it is compared in the quarantine in the country of arrival, the concentration of antibodies in the sample must not be less than0.5 international units per milliliter (0.5 IU/ml). If the percentage is less than that, the analysis is considered insufficient, and the animal must repeat the vaccination dose and repeat the examination after the veterinary prescribed period.
International veterinary bodies do not accept examination results unless they are issued by an officially accredited laboratory listed in the European Union and the sovereign authorities of the receiving countries. In the Arab Republic of Egypt, the main government laboratory officially accredited for this purpose is:
Animal Health Research Institute in Dokki (Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation)
Address: Al-Said Club Street, Dokki, Giza.
Our specialized clinics coordinate directly with the government institute to send medical samples according to the highest safe preservation protocols to ensure the safety of blood serum during transportation and to receive the official certificate stamped and authenticated in English and corresponding to the electronic identity of the pet.
To avoid sample rejection or administrative invalidation of the test, followOur animal grooming veterinary clinicA precise medical protocol that complies with international laws:
Waiting periods are the most important regulatory element that requires planning the trip at least 4 months in advance:
Falling into some minor administrative details causes the postponement of flights by the airport authorities, the most prominent of which are:
لا، لا يمكن ذلك عند السفر للاتحاد الأوروبي أو المملكة المتحدة؛ Veterinary legislation there requires that the animal remain in the country of origin (Egypt) for a full period of 3 months from the date of taking the sample before heading to the airport and submitting the papers to theVeterinary quarantine at Cairo Airport.
The minimum age of the animal is 4 months; it is fed against rabies at a minimum age of 3 months (12 weeks), and then waits for a full month (30 days) before taking the sample.
No, there are many destinations (such as most of the Arab Gulf countries) that do not currently require attaching the result of the rabies serum proficiency test and are satisfied with the vaccination booklet and health certificate issued by the veterinary quarantine in Egypt.
Conducting and documenting the price analysis using sound legal and medical methods is the key to ensuring your pet's international acceptance and avoiding the risks of costly mandatory quarantine at arrival airports. Accurate scientific and temporal details are the difference between a successful trip and customs administrative rejection.
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To book an appointment to collect samples for serum analysis or to inquire about the logistical and medical conditions of the country of arrival, we are pleased for you to communicate directly with our team:
