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A titer test (spelt u201ctitreu201d in the UK) is a diagnostic lab test. It measures the level of antibodies circulating in the blood. These antibodies are produced when antigens (like a virus or bacteria) produce a response from the immune system.

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  1. Pet Shipping Agency Dubai - Pet Travel Company Dubai The Complete Guide to the Titer Test for

  2. Cats and Dogs What is the titer test? A titer test (spelt “titre” in the UK) is a diagnostic lab test. It measures the level of antibodies circulating in the blood. These antibodies are produced when antigens (like a virus or bacteria) produce a response from the immune system. How is the titer test done? It’s a simple procedure where a small sample of blood is drawn from the animal. The sample is diluted, and the antibodies are measured. The titer level is expressed as a ratio – revealing how many times the blood can be diluted before no antibodies are detected. What does a titer test show? The titer test results reveal the level of antibodies circulating in the animal’s blood. The response is either from exposure directly to the antigen or from a vaccination. Antibodies that are produced defend the pet’s body against the disease.

  3. What can the titer test show? One titer test can reveal antibodies for: •Rabies

  4. •Lyme decease •Babesia Gibsoni •Leishmaniosis •Parvo virus •Distemper •Feline Leukemia Is the FAVN test the same as the RNAT test? Yes, the RNATT (Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titre Test) is the same as the FAVN test. FAVN stands for Fluorescent Antibody Viral Neutralization. RNATT is a generic term which encompasses the FAVN method. How long does a rabies titer last? Two well-known researchers in veterinary science found that dogs can maintain immunity for up to seven years after vaccination. The rabies titer test is one that’s considered quite accurate. Studies done in France and in the U.S. indicate that immunity for rabies may last much longer than traditionally thought but different countries have different validity of the titer test. If that’s true, pet owners may be able to extend the period between shots. For veterinarians, since they

  5. work with animals constantly and are considered at risk for exposure to rabies should have their personal titers checked every two years.

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