Diagnostic Tests

Species

Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: nasal or nasopharyngeal swab, 1-2 mL transtracheal wash, 1-2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), 1 g fresh or frozen lung, kidney spleen or thymus, 1-2 mL EDTA whole blood, fresh ear notch.

Collection Protocol

For swab specimens: place in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube), may submit dry or with a few drops of saline or viral transport media. Do not submit swabs in tubes containing gel, Amies media or media containing charcoal. Cotton swabs on wooden shafts are not suitable for PCR testing. Submit synthetic swabs on plastic or wire shafts. For blood specimens: ensure thorough mixing of blood in EDTA (e.g. invert tube several times immediately following collection) to prevent clotting. Clotted blood is not suitable for testing. Fill tube at least halfway to prevent PCR inhibition caused by excess EDTA.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimens in sealed leakproof containers.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

1260

Additional Information:

Detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) by real time PCR. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m. Results for STAT specimens submitted after 10:00 a.m. receive priority status and are reported as soon as they are available, at least by the following business day. Test also available as part of the Bovine, Camelid and Small Ruminant Respiratory PCR Panels.

Species

Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

1 ml Serum from Whole Blood. Whole Blood Clotted, Red Top Tube. Whole Blood Clotted, Serum Separator Tube.

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

4-6 days

Setup Days

Monday, Friday

Test Fee

$12.00

Test Code

1484

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) type 1a by virus neutralization. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day. With the addition of a STAT Fee, alternate testing times are possible to expedite turnaround times. Please call us at 541-737-2172 if testing a large number of animals. While advance notice is preferable, it is not required.

Species

Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

1 ml Serum from Whole Blood. Whole Blood Clotted, Red Top Tube. Whole Blood Clotted, Serum Separator Tube.

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

4-6 days

Setup Days

Monday, Friday

Test Fee

$12.00

Test Code

1486

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) type 2 by virus neutralization. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day. With the addition of a STAT Fee, alternate testing times are possible to expedite turnaround times. Please call us at 541-737-2172 if testing a large number of animals. While advance notice is preferable, it is not required.

Species

Caprine, Ovine

Specimen Requirements

1 ml Serum from Whole Blood. Whole Blood Clotted, Red Top Tube. Whole Blood Clotted, Serum Separator Tube.

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Thursday

Test Fee

$12.00

Test Code

1488

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to Brucella ovis by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day. With the addition of a STAT Fee, alternate testing times are possible to expedite turnaround times. Please call us at 541-737-2172 if testing a large number of animals. While advance notice is preferable, it is not required.

Species

Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: 1-2 g fresh tissue, milk, whole blood (EDTA), swab collected from infected tissue

Collection Protocol

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday - Thursday only. Submit specimens in a sealed leak-proof container.

Turn Around Time

3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

8453

Additional Information:

Detection of Brucella spp. by real-time PCR. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m. Results for STAT specimens submitted after 10:00 a.m. receive priority status and are reported as soon as they are available, at least by the following business day.

Species

Bovine, Caprine, Ovine

Specimen Requirements

Fresh, chilled or frozen milk

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs or frozen. Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Turn Around Time

7 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$26.00

Test Code

8179

Additional Information:

Culture, identification, and enumeration (CFU/ml) of mycoplasma found in milk to assess mycoplasmal load of stored milk. Not for the purposes of diagnosing mastitis. This test is for milk holding tanks, not for individual animals or to diagnose mastitis

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum, heparinized plasma or ocular fluid.

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$23.00

Test Code

1130

Additional Information:

Measurement of blood urea nitrogen by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum or heparinized plasma

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$23.00

Test Code

1131

Additional Information:

Measurement of calcium by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Not Specified

Specimen Requirements

Not Specified

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Cytology

Shipping Requirements

Not Specified

Turn Around Time

Setup Days

Not Applicable

Test Fee

$84.00

Test Code

8426

Additional Information:

Species

Camelid

Specimen Requirements

1 ml Serum from Whole Blood. Whole Blood Clotted, Red Top Tube. Whole Blood Clotted, Serum Separator Tube.

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

1-2 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Test Fee

$25.00

Test Code

8130

Additional Information:

Detection of IgG levels by quantitative radial immunodiffusion. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until the next scheduled testing day.

Species

Camelid

Specimen Requirements

Deep nasal swab, tracheal or pharyngeal swab, transtracheal wash, BAL, or lung

Collection Protocol

Place swab in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube), may submit dry or with a few drops of saline or viral transport media. Do not submit swabs in tubes containing gel, Amies media or media containing charcoal. Cotton swabs on wooden shafts are not suitable for PCR testing. Submit synthetic swabs on plastic or wire shafts.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$94.00

Test Code

8244

Additional Information:

Detection of bovine coronavirus (BCoV), bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), bovine respiratory syncitial virus (BRSV), bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1 / IBR) by real time PCR and Mycoplasma spp. (genus level detection) by endpoint PCR. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m. Results for STAT specimens submitted after 10:00 a.m. receive priority status and are reported as soon as they are available, at least by the following business day. Panel Includes: Bovine Coronavirus PCR (BCV, BCoV), Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 PCR (BHV-1 / IBR), Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR (BRSV), Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus PCR (BVDV), Mycoplasma spp. PCR

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

Fresh tissue, feces, preputial or vaginal lavage

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected. All genital specimens must be submitted in Campylobacter transport media; Cary Blair preferred, Lactated Ringer acceptable.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship on cold packs. Campylobacter transport media, sterile, sealed leak-proof container.

Turn Around Time

7 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$39.00

Test Code

1097

Additional Information:

Detection of Campylobacter spp. by culture.

Species

Canine, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

Acute, Chronic/Neurologic Anti-Mortem CDV: 3-5 ml EDTA Whole Blood; Acute, Chronic/Neurologic Post-Mortem CDV: Brain (periventricular area near 4th ventricle; cerebellum), Duodenum, Lung, Lymph node, Stomach, Urinary Bladder.

Collection Protocol

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Diagnostic Section

Virology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. EDTA (purple top) tube. Fresh tissue: Package samples individuallly in sealed, leak-proof plastic bags or containers.

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$32.00

Test Code

1492

Additional Information:

Detection of canine distemper virus (CDV) antigen by direct fluorescent antibody method. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day.

Species

Canine

Specimen Requirements

Kidney, Lung

Collection Protocol

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Diagnostic Section

Virology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Package samples individually in sealed, leak-proof plastic bags or containers.

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$32.00

Test Code

8405

Additional Information:

Detection of Canine herpesvirus-1 (CHV-1) in fresh tissue by fluorescent antibody method. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day.

Species

Canine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following, nasal or oral swabs, 1-2 mL transtracheal wash, 1-2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or 1g of fresh or frozen lung.

Collection Protocol

Place swab in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube), may submit dry or with a few drops of saline or viral transport media. Do not submit swabs in tubes containing gel, Amies media or media containing charcoal. Cotton swabs on wooden shafts are not suitable for PCR testing. Submit synthetic swabs on plastic or wire shafts.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimens in sealed leakproof containers.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

1270

Additional Information:

Detection of canine parainfluenza (CPiV) virus by real time PCR. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m. Results for STAT specimens submitted after 10:00 a.m. receive priority status and are reported as soon as they are available, at least by the following business day. Test also available as part of the Canine Respiratory PCR Panel.

Species

Canine

Specimen Requirements

Small intestine (intact)

Collection Protocol

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Diagnostic Section

Virology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$32.00

Test Code

8406

Additional Information:

Detection of Canine Parvovirus (CPV) in fresh tissue by fluorescent antibody method. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day.

Species

Canine

Specimen Requirements

Deep nasal swab, tracheal or pharyngeal swab, transtracheal wash, BAL, or lung

Collection Protocol

Place swab in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube), may submit dry or with a few drops of saline or viral transport media. Do not submit swabs in tubes containing gel, Amies media or media containing charcoal. Cotton swabs on wooden shafts are not suitable for PCR testing. Submit synthetic swabs on plastic or wire shafts.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$113.00

Test Code

8248

Additional Information:

Detection of Bordetella bronchiseptica, canine parainfluenza virus (CPiV) and Influenza-A virus (IAV) by real time PCR. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m. Results for STAT specimens submitted after 10:00 a.m. receive priority status and are reported as soon as they are available, at least by the following business day. Panel Includes: Bordetella bronchiseptica PCR (Kennel Cough), Canine Parainfluenza Virus PCR (CPiV), Influenza A Virus Matrix PCR (IAV)

Species

Canine, Feline, Camelid, Equine

Specimen Requirements

Fresh whole body

Collection Protocol

Keep specimens refrigerated. Freezing should be avoided but may be acceptable to prevent excess autolysis. Freezing may render samples unsuitable for certain tests, including microscopic examination.

Diagnostic Section

Necropsy

Shipping Requirements

Ship overnight in an insulated container, with ice packs. Remains may also be delivered to the OVDL between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday

Turn Around Time

Turn around times are dependent upon whether ancillary testing is needed, 1-2 weeks are standard.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$375.00

Test Code

8346

Additional Information:

Species

Caprine, Ovine, Cervid

Specimen Requirements

Deep nasal swab, tracheal or pharyngeal swab, transtracheal wash, BAL, or lung

Collection Protocol

Moist swabs are preferred; place in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube) with a few drops of saline or viral transport media. Do not submit swabs in tubes containing gel, Amies media or media containing charcoal. Cotton swabs on wooden shafts are not suitable for PCR testing. Submit synthetic swabs on plastic or wire shafts.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$113.00

Test Code

8245

Additional Information:

Detection of bovine coronavirus (BCoV), bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV), bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) by real time PCR and Mycoplasma spp. (genus level detection) by endpoint PCR. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m. Results for STAT specimens submitted after 10:00 a.m. receive priority status and are reported as soon as they are available, at least by the following business day. Panel Includes: Bovine Coronavirus PCR (BCV, BCoV), Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR (BRSV), Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus PCR (BVDV), Mycoplasma spp. PCR

Species

Avian, Reptile

Specimen Requirements

1 mL EDTA whole blood and 2 air dried slides.

Collection Protocol

Peripheral blood smear should be prepared at the time of collection.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Protect samples from direct contact with cold packs. EDTA tube (purple top) and slide container.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$40.00

Test Code

1133

Additional Information:

WBC estimate, PCV, PP and PLT estimate. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, hemoparasite exam. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Equine, Ovine, Porcine

Specimen Requirements

1 mL EDTA whole blood and 2 air dried slides.

Collection Protocol

Peripheral blood smear should be prepared at the time of collection.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Protect samples from direct contact with cold packs. EDTA tube (purple top) and slide container.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$55.00

Test Code

1132

Additional Information:

Measurement of WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, PLT, MPV by automated analyzer and fibrinogen. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasites. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Bat, Cetacean, Cervid, Exotic, Pinniped, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

1 mL EDTA whole blood and 2 air dried slides.

Collection Protocol

Peripheral blood smear should be prepared at the time of collection.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Protect samples from direct contact with cold packs. EDTA tube (purple top) and slide container.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$40.00

Test Code

1135

Additional Information:

WBC estimate, PCV, PP and PLT estimate. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, hemoparasite exam. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Canine, Feline

Specimen Requirements

1 mL EDTA whole blood and 2 air dried slides.

Collection Protocol

Peripheral blood smear should be prepared at the time of collection.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Protect samples from direct contact with cold packs. EDTA tube (purple top) and slide container.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$53.00

Test Code

1136

Additional Information:

Measurement of WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, reticulocytes, PLT, MPV. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasites. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum or heparinized plasma

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$47.00

Test Code

8215

Additional Information:

Measurement of 5 single chemistry assay per clients choosing by automated analyzer. Pick 5 chemistry panel allows any 5 individual test to be assayed please specify test. Test available as STAT with additional Fee. Panel Includes: ALP, ALT, AST, Albumin, BHbA, BUN, Bile Acid, Bilirubin - Total, CK, Calcium, Chloride, Cholesterol, Creatinine, GGT, Glucose, Magnesium, Non-Esterified Fatty Acids, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Sorbitol Dehydrogenase (SDH), Total Carbon Dioxide (tCO2), Total Protein, Triglycerides, Uric Acid

Species

Caprine, Ovine

Specimen Requirements

fresh organ tissues, fresh fetal tissues, placenta with cotyledons, swabs collected from infected tissues

Collection Protocol

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

8452

Additional Information:

Detection of Chlamydia abortus by real-time PCR. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m. Results for STAT specimens submitted after 10:00 a.m. receive priority status and are reported as soon as they are available, at least by the following business day.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum or heparinized plasma

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$23.00

Test Code

1563

Additional Information:

Measurement of Chloride by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum or heparinized plasma

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$23.00

Test Code

1144

Additional Information:

Measurement of total cholesterol by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Cervid

Specimen Requirements

Fresh or Frozen entire Retropharyngeal lymph node (RPLN) and/or Obex of Brain

Collection Protocol

Separate RPLN and Obex tissues into different containers and clearly label all samples and paperwork with unique animal IDs.

Diagnostic Section

Virology

Shipping Requirements

Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container Monday through Thursday (for delivery Tuesday through Friday). Sealed, leakproof containers or plastic bags.

Turn Around Time

6 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$30.00

Test Code

8434

Additional Information:

Detection of the abnormal prion protein that causes Chronic Wasting Disease by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Submissions containing both retropharyngeal lymph node (RPLN) and Obex will have only the lymph node tested unless otherwise specified. Samples which test Suspect Positive on ELISA will be submitted for IHC. This may incur an additional charge. Large batches of samples may require additional time to process and test.At this time we are testing wild cervids only. For captive or farmed cervids, the specimens will be sent to an approved AAVLD laboratory for testing. Shipping charges will apply.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum or heparinized plasma

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$23.00

Test Code

1145

Additional Information:

Measurement of creatine kinase by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Porcine

Specimen Requirements

1 g fresh spleen, tonsil or lymph node

Collection Protocol

Test is performed for FAD investigations, upon request from the state veterinarian.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimens in sealed leakproof containers.

Turn Around Time

1-2 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$50.00

Test Code

1273

Additional Information:

Detection of classical swine fever virus, the causative agent of hog cholera, by real time PCR. Test performed with approval of State Veterinarian as an FAD investigation only.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

2-5 g Feces

Collection Protocol

Specimen should be stored refrigerated and submitted to OVDL to be tested within 72 hours of collection. Otherwise the sample should be frozen. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Sealed leak proof container. Do not submit samples in gloves.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$41.00

Test Code

1387

Additional Information:

Detection of Clostridium difficile toxins A and B by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Results available same day for samples received in the lab by 11:30 am. Results can be available same day with the addition of a STAT Fee for samples received in the lab after 11:30 and by 1:00 pm. Otherwise the specimens will be held until the next scheduled testing day.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

Fresh tissue

Collection Protocol

Affected skeletal or cardiac muscle and liver are the preferred samples. Tissue should be aseptically collected. Do not add saline or broth to fresh tissue samples.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship on cold packs. Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$48.00

Test Code

1100

Additional Information:

Detection of 4 histotoxic clostridial species by the fluorescent antibody method.Targets include chauvoei, novyi, sordellii, and septicum. A Gram stain will be performed to screen for Clostridia type organisms prior to FA staining.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

Fresh tissue or feces

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship on cold packs. Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Turn Around Time

3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$41.00

Test Code

8146

Additional Information:

Culture for Clostridium perfringens Toxin genotyping available at client request for positive culture specimens for additional charge.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

2-5 g Feces

Collection Protocol

Specimen should be stored refrigerated and submitted to OVDL to be tested within 72 hours of collection. Otherwise the sample should be frozen. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Sealed leak proof container. Do not submit samples in gloves.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$41.00

Test Code

8129

Additional Information:

Detection of Clostridium perfringens enterotoxins by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Results available same day for samples received in the lab by 11:30 am. Results can be available same day with the addition of a STAT Fee for samples received in the lab after 11:30 and by 1:00 pm. Otherwise the specimens will be held until the next scheduled testing day.

Species

Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine

Specimen Requirements

Bacterial isolate

Collection Protocol

Pure isolate

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimen with request for C. perfringens culture & PCR genotyping. If an isolate is obtained, Bacteriology will forward the isolate to Molecular Diagnostics for genotyping. If no isolate is obtained, there will be no charge for genotyping, only the culture fee.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$75.00

Test Code

1274

Additional Information:

PCR genotyping of Clostridium perfringens isolates (A, B, C, D, or E) by identifying toxin genes (alpha, cpa; beta, cpb, epsilon, etx; iota, ia) as well as genes for beta 2 toxin (cpb2) and enterotoxin (cpe). NOTE: Toxin gene results are reported. Refer to footnote on results to determine toxinotypes (A, B, C, D, or E).

Species

Canine, Feline, Equine

Specimen Requirements

Whole blood in 3.2% sodium citrate tube (blue top) and 0.5 ml EDTA whole blood.

Collection Protocol

Fill one 3.2% citrated blue top tube (1.8 ml) to the blue fill indicator marked on the label. Do not short fill or over fill the citrate tube as this will cause erroneous results and the sample will be rejected.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight in a insulated container with ice packs. Immediately spin and seperate the citrated plasma before freezing the sample. Use an additive free transport tube. For platlets EDTA tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$94.00

Test Code

8231

Additional Information:

Measurement of PT, PTT and platelets by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee. Panel Includes: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT), Platelet Count, Prothrombin Time (PT)

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

1 ml Serum from Whole Blood. Whole Blood Clotted, Red Top Tube. Whole Blood Clotted, Serum Separator Tube.

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

2-7 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Test Fee

$28.00

Test Code

8183

Additional Information:

Detection of Coccidioides IgG serum antibodies against the F antigen by agar gel immunodiffusion. The presence of IgG antibodies directed against the F antigen indicate active or recent past (up to 1 year) infection. The IgG antibody AGID test is usually positive within four weeks after infection and remains positive throughout clinically active disease. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day. Please call us at 541-737-2172 if testing a large number of animals. While advance notice is preferable, it is not required.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

1 ml Serum from Whole Blood. Whole Blood Clotted, Red Top Tube. Whole Blood Clotted, Serum Separator Tube.

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

2-7 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Test Fee

$57.00

Test Code

8127

Additional Information:

Detection and titration of Coccidioides IgG serum antibodies against the F" antigen by agar gel immunodiffusion. The presence of IgG antibodies directed against the "F" antigen indicate active or recent past (up to 1 year) infection. The IgG antibody AGID test is usually positive within four weeks after infection and remains positive throughout clinically active disease. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day. Please call us at 541-737-2172 if testing a large number of animals. While advance notice is preferable, it is not required.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

1 mL serum

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

2-7 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Test Fee

$22.00

Test Code

8181

Additional Information:

Detection of Coccidioides IgM serum antibodies against the TP antigen by agar get immunodiffusion. The presence of IgM anitbodies directed against the TP antigen indicate recent, active infection. These are primarily IgM antibodies which appear within several days of infection. The IgM antibody AGID test is usually positive within 1 week after infection and reverts to negative within a few months. Test performed Monday-Wednesday. Results available three days after receipt if specimen is received by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise specimen is held until next scheduled testing day.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

Serum - 1.0 ml preferred, 0.5 ml minimum

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

2-7 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Test Fee

$49.00

Test Code

8259

Additional Information:

Detection of both IgM and IgG serum antibodies to Coccidioides immitis "TP" and "F" antigens, the causative agents of Coccidioidomycosis, by agar gel immunodiffusion. The presence of IgM anitbodies directed against the "TP" antigen indicate recent, active infection. These are primarily IgM antibodies which appear within several days of infection. The IgM antibody AGID test is usually positive within 1 week after infection and reverts to negative within a few months. The presence of IgG antibodies directed against the "F" antigen indicate active or recent past (up to 1 year) infection. The IgG antibody AGID test is usually positive within four weeks after infection and remains positive throughout clinically active disease. Test performed Monday-Wednesday. Results available three days after receipt if specimen is received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise specimen is held until next scheduled testing day. Panel Includes: Coccidioides (Valley Fever, AGID) IgG Agar Gel Immunodiffusion Screen, Coccidioides IgM AGID Screen

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

2 mL urine

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or within 2 days in an insulated container(s) with ice packs. Clean, dry, leak proof containers. It is recommended that a portion of the urine sample be submitted in an EDTA tube for microscopic evaluation. Submission of a sediment smear is also recommended. Note method of collection on submission form.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$35.00

Test Code

1226

Additional Information:

Gross description, specific gravity, biochemical analysis with confirmatory testing for protein and bilirubin, and microscopic analysis of urine sample to complete a full urinalysis. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Canine, Feline

Specimen Requirements

0.5 EDTA Whole Blood

Collection Protocol

Collect in a lavender top tube. Do not centrifuge or freeze EDTA sample

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. EDTA Tube

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$55.00

Test Code

1552

Additional Information:

Detection of IgG, IgM or C3 on erythrocytes via direct antiglobulin test. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Canine, Equine, Feline

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Collect in a red top tube, remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, samples are run between 10:00 am and 2 pm. Samples received after 2:00 pm testing is done next day.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$66.00

Test Code

1157

Additional Information:

Measurement of cortisol by chemiluminescence.

Species

Equine, Caprine, Ovine, Bovine

Specimen Requirements

Abscess fluid, exudate. In transport swab preferred.

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Turn Around Time

3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$24.00

Test Code

8188

Additional Information:

Culture and identification to rule-out prescence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, causitive agent of pigeon fever, caseous lymphadenitis Other pathogens recovered will not be reported. If organisms other than C. pseudotuberculosis are of interest, or if sensitivity is desired order Aerobic culture. Will be reported as Recovered for a positive culture, or Not Recovered for a negative culture.

Species

Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: 1-2 g fresh tissue, placenta with cotyledons, milk, feces.

Collection Protocol

Note for Placenta: only cotyledonary placenta will harbor organisms, NOT amnion or allantois.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

8451

Additional Information:

Detection of Coxiella burnetii by real-time PCR. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m. Results for STAT specimens submitted after 10:00 a.m. receive priority status and are reported as soon as they are available, at least by the following business day.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum or heparinized plasma

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$23.00

Test Code

1158

Additional Information:

Measurement of creatinine by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Equine

Specimen Requirements

1 ml EDTA whole blood and 1 ml serum. Both samples required from donor and recipient. Or segment from donor only.

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. EDTA tube and remove serum from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$83.00

Test Code

8117

Additional Information:

Detection of hemagglutinating and hemolyzing antibodies in serum via microscopic and macroscopic evaluation, respectively. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Camelid, Canine, Feline

Specimen Requirements

1 ml EDTA whole blood and 1 ml serum. Both samples required from donor and recipient. Or segment from donor only.

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. EDTA tube and remove serum from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$57.00

Test Code

1159

Additional Information:

Detection of hemagglutinating antibodies in serum via microscopic and macroscopic evaluation, respectively. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Avian, Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

1 ml Serum from Whole Blood. Whole Blood Clotted, Red Top Tube. Whole Blood Clotted, Serum Separator Tube.

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$27.00

Test Code

8126

Additional Information:

Detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus species complex (Cryptococcus neoformans, serotype A and D, and Cryptococcus gatti, serotype B and C) by lateral flow assay. This test only provides a presence/absence report, not a quatitative titer of the antigen concentration. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day. Please call us at 541-737-2172 if testing a large number of animals. While advance notice is preferable, it is not required.

Species

Bovine, Bat, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cetacean, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Lagomorph, Ovine, Pinniped, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

1 ml Serum from Whole Blood. Whole Blood Clotted, Red Top Tube. Whole Blood Clotted, Serum Separator Tube.

Collection Protocol

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable for this test.

Diagnostic Section

Serology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Serum can be shipped refrigerated or frozen, Whole blood can only be shipped refrigerated. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$31.00

Test Code

1394

Additional Information:

Detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus species by latex agglutination. This test provides both a qualitative and semi-quantitative titer of the Cryptococcal antigen in serum or CSF. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day. Please call us at 541-737-2172 if testing a large number of animals. While advance notice is preferable, it is not required.