Can veterinarians from other countries submit samples to U.S. laboratories for testing?
Only if the U.S. laboratory has the proper permits for testing international samples. For veterinarians outside the U.S., the OIE/FAO Network of Expertise on Animal Influenza’s Offlu site has a list of international veterinary diagnostic laboratories for submission of suspected Pandemic 2009 H1N1 2009 swine samples or isolates. If your country of practice is not listed, contact your country’s ministry of health to request guidance.
