Division 4 F1

England and Wales

In England, the procedures, sampling methods and criteria for the evaluation of the results of laboratory tests must be—

(a)

those set out in this Manual; or

(b)

those authorised by the Secretary of State, provided that—

(i)

the sensitivity and specificity of the authorised laboratory test has been demonstrated as being effective following a comparative test; or

(ii)

where no such evaluation has been organised for a specific type of laboratory test, the sensitivity and specificity of the authorised laboratory test have been validated by the national reference laboratory so that the laboratory test is fit for the purposes for which it is used.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Annex Ch. 1 para. 4 inserted (E.W.) (29.4.2026) by The Exotic Animal Disease (Amendment) (England) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/475), arts. 1(1), 4(1)(2)(b)