EURL
European Union Reference Laboratory for
rabies
EURL rabies
URL:
https://eurl-rabies.anses.fr
Background type:
color
Intro [EN]:
Collection of samples, techniques, validation and interpretation of the diagnostic methods for the purposes of rabies surveillance are presented here.
Diagnostic methods considered compliant are presented in the WOAH rabies manual. A list of procedures inspired by the WOAH official methods is also proposed.
Title [EN]:
Diagnostic methods
Methods Background:
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Code AT Internet:
624742
Nom page d'accueil (AT):
Home_EURL_Rabies
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2025 - PROFICIENCY TEST FOR RABIES DIAGNOSIS
From 06 January 2025 to 15 September 2025
The EURL for rabies is launching a call for participation in a rabies diagnostic proficiency test for 2025.
The test will be performed on a unique panel to evaluate the rabies diagnosis conclusion on 10 samples using at least one of the following techniques:
• FAT (Fluorescent Antibody Test),
• RTCIT (Rabies Tissue Culture Infection Test),
• Conventional RT-PCR,
• Real-Time RT-PCR.
- Schedule
- 6th January 2025: Call for participation
- 3rd February 2025: Deadline for registration
- 18th May 2025: Sending of proficiency test items
- 23th June 2025: Deadline for receipt of results and of the acknowledgment form
- 15th September 2025: Deadline for sending the report
Rabies diagnostic proficiency test for 2025: Registration Open!
The EURL Team is pleased to launch a call for participation in a rabies diagnostic proficiency test that will be organized in 2025. Registration ends on February 3rd 2025. This proficency test is restricted to network members who received an invitation. It will be performed on a unique panel to evaluate the rabies diagnosis conclusion on 10 samples using at least one of the following techniques: FAT (Fluorescent Antibody Test), RTCIT (Rabies Tissue Culture Infection Test), Conventional RT-PCR and Real-Time RT-PCR according to the diagnosis scheme of the participating laboratory. The EURL Team would like to thank in advance all laboratories who will register.
Workshop for Rabies 2025 : Registration Open!
The registration to the 16th workshop for rabies that will be held on 10 and 11 June 2025 in Maisons-Alfort is now open. This new Workshop edition will be held exclusively in person at ANSES headquarters. It will address the current situation of rabies surveillance and control in EU. More details like the provisional agenda will be soon relayed to registered participants. Registration to this event is restricted to National Reference Laboratories from the European Union Member States and to selected partners of the EURL network and can be done until February 17, 2025.
See you soon in Maisons-Alfort!
Workshop for Rabies 2025
From 10 June 2025 to 11 June 2025
2024 - Report - Inter-laboratory test - evaluation of the performance characteristics of pan-lyssavirus real-time RT-PCR
We’re glad to inform you that the report of the inter-laboratory test evaluating the performance characteristics of the pan-lyssavirus real-time RT-PCR tests has just been released.
We would like to warmly thank all the participants for their implication and their contribution in a better understanding of the available pan RT-PCR techniques, their variations and implications.
The report is available under restricted access here (onglet ILT reports).
2023 - Report - Reviews of the analysis related to rabies diagnosis and follow-up of oral vaccination performed in NRLs in 2023
Review of rabies analysis oral route diagnosis and follow-up vaccination carried out in the NRLs in 2023 is now available on the website (under restricted access)!