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PART 6 Protocols for the standardisation of materials and testing procedures

(referred to in Article 5)

Classical swine fever (CSF)

Tests for classical swine fever (CSF) shall be carried out according to Decision 2002/106/EC 42 .

The performance of tests for CSF must follow the guidelines set out in the relevant chapter of the OIE Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals.

The evaluation of sensitivity and specificity of the serological test for CSF must be carried out in a national laboratory with a quality assurance scheme in place. Tests employed must be shown to recognise a range of weak and strong positive reference sera and allow detection of antibody in early phase and convalescence.