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TN68: Blood samples for private TB antibody testing of badgers

Use this form for the submission of badger blood samples for private TB antibody testing at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 18 July 2025

Applies to England and Wales

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TN68: Blood samples for private TB antibody testing of badgers

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The purpose of this form is to allow for the submission of private blood samples from badgers to undergo either the DPP Vet TB lateral flow antibody test or the IDEXX M.bovis antibody ELISA at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

You can find the cost for the TC0611 DPP Vet TB lateral flow antibody test and TC0259 Badger IDEXX M.bovis Ab ELISA on the APHA scientific price list.

Submit one clotted blood or serum sample per animal. The minimum volume needed for the test is 200ul of serum.

You must follow the rules for packaging and sending pathological material and complete the form in full. Your results may be delayed if you do not provide all the required information.

Send your completed submission form and sample to:

TB Serology Department
Starcross VIC
Staplake Mount
Starcross
Devon
EX6 8PE

For those involved in badger rehabilitation and release, please make sure that you are aware of the legislative and licensing requirements related to this work.

Published 18 July 2025