| Test Name: |
Diagnostic Section: |
Fee: |
| Escherichia coli, K-99 Antigen |
Bacteriology |
$14.00 |
| Species: |
Set up days: |
Turn Around Time: |
| Bovine specific test * |
M, Tu, W, Th, F |
Varies * |
| Specimen Requirements: |
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| Fresh feces or intestinal scraping - 0.5 ml minimum, blood agar culture plate. Specimens should be from an animal less than 5 days old for results to be significant. |
| Collection Protocol: |
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| Fresh feces or intestinal scraping in sterile red top tube, Whirl-Pak® or Ziploc® bags. |
| Shipping Requirements: |
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| Refrigerated, leak proof container. Do not submit in latex gloves or OB sleeves. Overnight or 2-day shipping is recommended. |
| Additional Information: |
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| *This test is generally bovine specific however other species may be tested upon request. Turn around time is based on test request: culture - 2-3 days, part of scours screen - 2-5 days |
