§ 4-127. Submission of specimens for laboratory examinations.

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Preparation of specimens either for shipment or for personal delivery for rabies diagnosis, shall include the following:
(1)

Damage to the brain caused by shooting or other traumatizing procedures shall be avoided.

(2)

Suspect animal's head shall be separated from the body immediately after death by a qualified person. Only the head shall be submitted, with the exception that whole bats may be submitted.

(3)

The head shall be immediately chilled to between 45 degrees Fahrenheit and 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but should not be frozen.

(Ord. No. 1997-03, § 5, 10-21-1997)

                    
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