| Test Name: |
Diagnostic Section: |
Fee: |
| Canine Distemper FA Exam |
Virology |
$21.00 |
| Species: |
Set up days: |
Turn Around Time: |
| Canine (also mink, raccoon) |
M, Tu, W, Th, F |
1-3 days* |
| Specimen Requirements: |
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Acute: conjunctival scrapings in saline; bladder, lung, EDTA blood
Neurologic: brain (periventricular area near 4th ventricle & cerebellum), lung, bladder |
| Collection Protocol: |
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| Collect appropriate fresh tissues; submit each tissue individually bagged and labeled with permanent marker |
| Shipping Requirements: |
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| Refrigerated, leak proof containers. Overnight or 2-day shipping for samples recommended |
| Additional Information: |
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| *Turn around time: Acute - 1 day, Neurologic - 3 days |
