Travel
Rabies antibody titer test (RNATT)
In short
A rabies antibody titer test is a blood test showing a pet's response to rabies vaccination. Some destinations require one, and each sets its own timing and pass level.
Key points
- The timing and the acceptable result differ between authorities. One authority's rule never applies to another.
- Where a destination sets a result level, it is quoted below exactly as published.
Great Britain
United Kingdom (Great Britain): Blood test if coming from an unlisted non-EU country
From a country that is neither in the EU nor "listed", a blood sample taken at least 30 days after vaccination must show at least 0.5 IU/ml of rabies antibodies, and you then wait 3 months from the sample date before travelling. [GOV.UK: Bring your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain]
United States (CDC, dogs vaccinated outside the U.S. from high-risk countries)
United States: Dogs vaccinated outside the U.S. that were in a high-risk country in the past 6 months
Titer blood sample timing
A veterinarian must draw the blood sample at least 30 days after the dog's first valid rabies vaccination and at least 28 days before entry to the United States.
Australia (DAFF)
Australia: Dogs from the United States, United Kingdom or Canada
Covers only cats and dogs coming from the United States (excluding Guam and Hawaii), the United Kingdom or Canada, which DAFF places in Group 3.
Rabies antibody test (RNATT) timing
The RNATT sample must be taken between 12 months and 180 days before the date of export.
RNATT result
A result of 0.5 IU/ml or more is acceptable.
Australia: Cats from the United States, United Kingdom or Canada
Covers only cats and dogs coming from the United States (excluding Guam and Hawaii), the United Kingdom or Canada, which DAFF places in Group 3.
Rabies antibody test (RNATT) timing
The RNATT sample must be taken between 12 months and 180 days before the date of export.
RNATT result
A result of 0.5 IU/ml or more is acceptable.
Each row is quoted from the official page named in it and applies only there. Rules change: confirm with that source before you travel.