Are you worried about over-vaccinating your dog? Wondering if he really is immune to parvovirus? Or worried about giving a vaccine because of cancer or other health issues?
Are you unable to find a veterinary hospital that offers titer testing?
We can help! We offer laboratory titer testing, utilizing the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The core vaccine testing panel includes canine distemper virus, adenovirus, and parvovirus. A rabies titer is also available, but please be aware that at this time it is not accepted as an alternative to vaccination in most jurisdictions. Please note that titers through our program are NOT intended for international travel.
How It Works – Read All Instructions Below First!
Step 1: Fill out the patient form fully and completely for the lab to process your sample. Be sure your complete address is provided. Provide exact dates, not just month and year. Be sure to press the submit button BEFORE proceeding to payment.
Step 2: Choose the titer test(s) you want below, and make payment.
Step 3: Schedule a blood draw appointment with your veterinarian’s office. To submit a sample, have your veterinarian collect a blood sample and separate the serum for submission. You will need at least 2 milliliters of serum. After drawing the sample, it needs 10 minutes or so to clot, and then is centrifuged to separate the serum from the blood cells. Ask your veterinarian to give you the serum in a plain or serum separator tube. Expect to pay a fee for the collection and preparation of the sample. Store the sample in your refrigerator prior to shipping. Plan to ship early in the week, and within a week of receiving your shipping label.
Clearly label the tube with your name, your dog’s name, and the date.
Test requests are normally processed on Fridays by 3 PM Eastern time. We recommend scheduling your dog’s blood sample collection AFTER you have received the email with your dog’s submission form, which you will print and enclose with your shipment. You will also receive an email to print a free UPS label. Wrap the tube in a paper towel or bubble wrap, and place it in a zipper seal sandwich bag. Place it in a small box, with appropriate packing materials and your form. No ice pack is required. Affix the provided UPS label, and drop off at a UPS Store or shipping facility at the beginning of the week. Visit UPS.com for locations near you. No refunds are possible after your test request has been received. Tests must be submitted within one month of purchase.
Results from the lab will be sent to you via email in about 2 – 3 weeks for DAP titers from when the lab receives your sample. Rabies titers are currently taking about 4 weeks, and at times longer. All times may vary with university holidays and schedules. Please provide your veterinarian with a copy of your results. Please note, we are not able to provide advice on your results, certifications, or any veterinary services, unless your dog is an active, current patient. The titer service is provided as a “laboratory-only” service for non-patients. We encourage and recommend you discuss your dog’s results with your regular veterinarian when making decisions about your dog’s medical care.
Fill out the submission form below. If you do not include your full address, including state and zip code, your request will be rejected! Do not rely on autofill! Press the submit button before proceeding! Incomplete forms will delay receiving your label and printable submission form.
Please allow at least 24 hours for a response to emails, as email hours are limited to 2:00 – 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and the volume of calls and emails is often large.
Next, choose which titer(s) you wish to order by using the payment button below:
DAP titer: $65
Rabies titer: $95
DAP and rabies titers: $150
Shipping is free in the continental US. At this time, we are not able to provide service to Canada.
Note: Use the same email address to submit your payment as you use to submit your form. Using multiple email addresses will delay or prevent submission of your request. Only one name may be associated with your submission — purchases with multiple names will be rejected. Please confirm shipping addresses, as we cannot be responsible for errors.
Note that office hours are Thursday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 PM E and Friday 10:00 – 1:00 PM E. Emails sent at other times may not receive a response until those hours. No emails will receive replies over the weekend. This service is not intended for urgent, emergency, or out of hours availability. We are not available on weekends or holidays.
DAP Titer
Rabies Titer
DAP and Rabies Titer
Terms:
Requests are normally processed on Fridays by 3 PM Eastern.
Results are typically available within 2 weeks of the lab receiving your sample. Rabies titers may take 4 weeks or longer. Submit your sample as soon as possible after receiving your label and form. Samples must be shipped within four weeks of your shipping label date. Remember to ship at the beginning of the week. You can easily track your sample via the UPS website, using the tracking number on your label.
No refunds are possible after your test request has been received. Tests must be submitted within one month of purchase.
No opinions or recommendations can be offered on your dog’s results unless you are an active current client and patient.