Diagnostic Tests

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: fresh tissue, swabs, feces, exudates, aspirates, fluids.

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship tissues and fluids on cold packs. Tissue, fluids, or feces: sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. Swabs: transport media.

Turn Around Time

5 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$28.00

Test Code

8377

Additional Information:

Culture and identification of Cryptococcus gattii or Cryptococcus neoformans.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Feces

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Parasitology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers. Do not submit specimens in gloves.

Turn Around Time

2 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$30.00

Test Code

8194

Additional Information:

Fluorescent microscopic exam of feces for giardia cysts and cryptosporidia

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: 1 g feces, 1 mL intestinal content, 1-2 g fresh intestine.

Collection Protocol

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Do not submit feces in gloves.

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

$63.00

Test Code

1277

Additional Information:

Detection of Cryptosporidium 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. Test also available as part of the Ruminant Scours/Enteric PCR Panel.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

CSF-1.0 ml (0.5ml EDTA and 0.5ml in red top tube). Samples must be refrigerated. Do not centrifuge or freeze samples.

Collection Protocol

Collect atraumatically in a red and lavender top tube. Samples must be refrigerated. Do not centrifuge or freeze samples.

Diagnostic Section

Cytology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight (samples must arrive within 24hrs of collection) in a insulated container with ice packs. Collect in a red and lavender top tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$88.00

Test Code

8211

Additional Information:

Cytologic evaluation of cells from CSF samples. Includes gross examination, cell counts, glucose, CK and microprotein. Preparation of direct, concentrated and cytocentrifuge slides (where indicated), and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. Provide a brief clinical description or history. Test is available STAT for additional fee. After 5:00 pm, test is available as “Call In” for additional fee.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

1 to 15 slides are accepted for each site, including pooled lymph node aspirates. Spread cells into a monolayer on the slide(s). Do not heat fix. Label each slide with the site/lesion. For best result, submit at least 1 slide unstained.*NOTE: There is an additional $15 charge if more than 15 slides are received for a single cytology site.

Collection Protocol

Do not expose to moisture or formalin.

Diagnostic Section

Cytology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or two-day. Use a rigid slide container. Cardboard slide mailers are not recommended.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$72.00

Test Code

1161

Additional Information:

Cytologic evaluation of aspirates and/or impression smears and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. Provide the origin of the aspirate (e.g. abscess, tumor, liver, fluid from dermal mass) and a brief clinical description or history. Lymph node fees are charged per site. Lymph nodes may be submitted as a single site, if indicated on submission form or as a note in the Portal submission. If not specified, all sites will be billed for accordingly. Test is available STAT for an additional fee. After 5:00pm, test is available as "Call In" for an additional fee.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Minimum 0.5 mL body fluid in EDTA (purple top) tube, +/- air dried smears. Note: Samples received in EDTA are not acceptable for bacterial culture.

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Cytology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Use a rigid slide container if smears are also sent. Cardboard containers are not recommended.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$88.00

Test Code

1162

Additional Information:

Quantitative measurement and cytologic evaluation of cells from fluid samples. Includes gross examination, total protein concentration, cell counts and PCV for grossly hemorrhagic samples; preparation of direct, concentrated and cytocentrifuge slides (where indicated). Provide the origin of the fluid (pleural, abdominal, pericardial, synovial) and a brief clinical description and history. Note: Other fluid samples such as BAL/TTW, FNA from dermal mass, abscess or bile are ordered as Cytology-Aspirate/Smear. Test available as STAT for additional fee. After 5:00 pm, test is available as “Call In” for an additional fee.

Species

Canine, Feline, Equine

Specimen Requirements

Whole blood in 3.2% sodium citrate tube (blue top).

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.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$51.00

Test Code

8116

Additional Information:

Measurement of D-Dimer by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Not Specified

Specimen Requirements

Fresh Fluids or bacterial isolates.

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Culture plate or sterile tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$15.00

Test Code

8138

Additional Information:

Microscopic examination of fluids or bacterial isolates for motility.

Species

Cervid

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

7-9 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$12.00

Test Code

8128

Additional Information:

Detection of Odocoileus hemionus Deer Adenovirus 1 (OdAdV-1) by virus neutralization. Testing days are dependent on sample load. 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

Deep skin scraping, biopsy, or moist scabs.

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

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

Turn Around Time

7 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$47.00

Test Code

1098

Additional Information:

Detection of Dermatophilus congolensis, the causative agent of dermatophilosis, lumpy wool disease or strawberry foot rot by microscopy and culture.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Deep skin scrapings or hair plucks from affected area. Toothbrushes NOT recommended.

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue. Area may need to be cleaned of environmental contaminants before sampling. Contact lab for recommendations.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship at ambient temperature. Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Turn Around Time

14 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$37.00

Test Code

8141

Additional Information:

Culture and identification of fungal dermatophytes from hair or skin scrapings

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Inoculated dermatophyte (DTM) slants or split plates

Collection Protocol

Media should be inoculated with representative skin scrapings or hair plucks from around affected area. Media should be submitted to laboratory for incubation and observation no more than 3 days after inoculation.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples, include date inoculated and any incubation conditions performed. Ship at ambient temperature. Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. Meida plate taped closed and in light protective covering

Turn Around Time

14 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$29.00

Test Code

8143

Additional Information:

Isolation and identification of fungal dermatophytes from inoculated dermatophyte media Specimens received inoculated more than 5 days prior to receipt date and/or specimens covered in high numbers of environmental fungi may be rejected.

Species

Canine, Equine, Feline

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum

Collection Protocol

Avoid hemolysis.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples, being specific about collection time. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Collect in a red top tube, remove red cells and place 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

$159.00

Test Code

8388

Additional Information:

Measurement of cortisol by chemiluminescence.

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 separate the citrated plasma before freezing the sample. Use an additive free transport tube. For platelets EDTA tube.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$116.00

Test Code

8232

Additional Information:

Measurement of PT, PTT. D-dimer and platelets by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee. Panel Includes: D-Dimer, 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

EDTA whole blood and 2 blood smears.

Collection Protocol

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

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Protect slides from formalin, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Slide container

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$30.00

Test Code

1127

Additional Information:

Microscopic WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasite exam. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Call laboratory for special request DFAs

Collection Protocol

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Diagnostic Section

Virology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples with unique identifiers. For multiple samples, number bags, containers or tubes consecutively using a permanent marker or adhesive label. Include a list of sample names/numbers with submittal form. Ship overnight with cold packs 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

$38.00

Test Code

1516

Additional Information:

Detection of various pathogens in fresh tissue by fluorescent antibody method. Samples are prepared daily for testing. OVDL Virology lab's ability to perform a particular FA is dependent on test requested and conjugate on hand. Please call us at 541-737-2172 with questions regarding testing capability.

Species

Bovine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: 2-3 g feces, 1 mL intestinal content, 1-2 g fresh intestine, bacterial isolate.

Collection Protocol

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Do not submit feces in gloves.

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

$63.00

Test Code

8162

Additional Information:

Detection of E. coli K99+ by real time PCR. The E. coli-K99 PCR assay is specific for detection of the K99+ antigen and will not detect other strains of E. coli. 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 Ruminant Scours/Enteric PCR Panel.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: fresh tissue, swabs, feces, exudates, aspirates, fluids, carcass sponge.

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Turn Around Time

5 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$29.00

Test Code

8175

Additional Information:

Culture and identification of E. coli 0157:H7

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 lithium heparin plasma

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold 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

$48.00

Test Code

8281

Additional Information:

Measurement of Na, K, CL and CO2 Test available as STAT with additional Fee. Panel Includes: Chloride, Potassium, Sodium, Total Carbon Dioxide (tCO2)

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: 2-5 g Feces, Intestine or Intestinal Scraping. 2-5 mL Intestinal Content, Biopsy from base of Proliferative Lesions, Teats, Oral Cavity, or Scabs.

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

5-7 days

Setup Days

Thursday

Test Fee

$125.00

Test Code

1498

Additional Information:

General evaluation of samples for virus particles using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Samples must be received by 5:00 pm Tuesday for processing on Wednesday. Processed samples are examined by TEM on Thursday mornings with results reported by Friday. Reporting of results is dependent upon availability of the TEM facility.

Species

Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

3-5 mL whole blood in EDTA, trunk wash

Collection Protocol

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. Trunk washes should be submitted spun down prior to submission.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday - Thursday only. Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube. Trunk Washes: sealed, leak-proof jar, tube or bottle.

Turn Around Time

2 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$140.00

Test Code

8446

Additional Information:

Detection of Elephant Endothelial Herpesvirus types 2 (EEHV2), 3 (EEHV3), 4 (EEHV4) and 6 (EEHV6) by real-time PCR. Panel Includes: Elephant Endothelial Herpesvirus types 2 (EEHV2), Elephant Endothelial Herpesvirus types 3 (EEHV3), Elephant Endothelial Herpesvirus types 4 (EEHV4), Elephant Endothelial Herpesvirus types 6 (EEHV6)

Species

Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

3-5 mL whole blood in EDTA, trunk wash

Collection Protocol

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. Trunk washes should be submitted spun down prior to submission.

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday - Thursday only. Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube. Trunk Washes: sealed, leak-proof jar, tube or bottle.

Turn Around Time

2 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$140.00

Test Code

8442

Additional Information:

Detection of Elephant Endothelial Herpesvirus types 1 (EEHV1), 4 (EEHV4) and 5 (EEHV5) by real-time PCR. Panel Includes: Elephant Endothelial Herpesvirus types 1 (EEHV1), Elephant Endothelial Herpesvirus types 4 (EEHV4), Elephant Endothelial Herpesvirus types 5 (EEHV5)

Species

Not Specified

Specimen Requirements

Swabs of cleaned/ disinfected environmental surfaces.

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Sterile swabs in transport media

Turn Around Time

5 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$28.00

Test Code

8140

Additional Information:

Culture and identification of target organisms (MRSA, S. equi, Salmonella, etc.) Contact lab for specific concerns.

Species

Bovine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: fetal lung, kidney, liver, thymus, spleen and/or placenta 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 sealed leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

8173

Additional Information:

Detection of the bacterial causative agent of Foothill Abortion / Epizootic Bovine Abortion (EBA) 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, 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

3-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Test Fee

$19.00

Test Code

1400

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) virus by agar gel immunodiffusion. 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

Equine

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

4-7 days

Setup Days

Tuesday, Friday

Test Fee

$17.00

Test Code

1505

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to equine arteritis virus (EAV), the causative agent of equine viral arteritis (EVA), 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. Please call us at 541-737-2172 if testing a large number of animals. While advance notice is preferable, it is not required.

Species

Equine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: nasal swab-(preferred specimen), tracheal swab, 1 g each fresh tissue (fetal lung, thymus spleen tissue).

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

$63.00

Test Code

1282

Additional Information:

Detection of equine arteritis virus (EAV), the causative agent of equine viral arteritis (EVA), 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 Equine Respiratory PCR Panel.

Species

Equine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: 2-3 g feces, 1 mL intestinal content, 1-2 g fresh intestine.

Collection Protocol

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Do not submit feces in gloves.

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

$63.00

Test Code

8040

Additional Information:

Detection of equine coronavirus 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 Equine Enteric PCR Panel.

Species

Equine

Specimen Requirements

3-5 g fresh feces or intestinal contents

Collection Protocol

Collect specimens aseptically into individual sterile, leak proof containers and label with permanent marker. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Do not submit feces in gloves.

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. Do not submit specimens in gloves.

Turn Around Time

3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$186.50

Test Code

8430

Additional Information:

Detection of equine coronavirus (ECoV), Lawsonia intracellularis, Neorickettsia risticii (Potamac Horse Fever - PHF) and Salmonella spp. by real time PCR. Detection of both toxins A and B produced by toxigenic strains of Clostridium difficile and enterotoxin produced by Clostridium perfringens in fecal specimens by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Salmonella PCR requires overnight enrichment incubation and results will be available the following day. For remaining tests, same day results can be 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

Equine

Specimen Requirements

3-5 g fresh feces or intestinal contents

Collection Protocol

Collect specimens aseptically into individual sterile, leak proof containers and label with permanent marker. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Do not submit feces in gloves.

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. Do not submit specimens in gloves.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Test Fee

$126.00

Test Code

8253

Additional Information:

Detection of equine coronavirus (ECoV), Lawsonia intracellularis, Neorickettsia risticii (Potamac Horse Fever - PHF) and Salmonella by real time PCR. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. Salmonella PCR requires overnight enrichment incubation and results will be available the following day. For remaining PCRs, same day results can be 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: Equine Coronavirus PCR (ECoV) , Equine Coronavirus PCR (ECoV) , Lawsonia intracellularis PCR, Lawsonia intracellularis PCR, Neorickettsia risticii PCR (Potomac Horse Fever / PHF), Neorickettsia risticii PCR (Potomac Horse Fever / PHF), Salmonella spp. PCR

Species

Equine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: nasal swab-(preferred specimen), 1-2 mL EDTA whole blood, 1 g each fresh tissue (lung, liver, kidney, spleen, brain, fetal tissue, placental tissue).

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 leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$95.00

Test Code

1284

Additional Information:

Detection and differentiation of equine herpesvirus 1 & 4 . Includes follow-up testing for differentiation of neuropathogenic vs. non-neuropathogenic (respiratory / wild type) strains, if EHV-1 is detected. 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 Equine Respiratory PCR Panel.

Species

Camelid, Equine

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

4-7 days

Setup Days

Not Applicable

Test Fee

$17.00

Test Code

8122

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 by virus neutralization. Testing days are dependent on sample load. Please call us at 541-737-2172 if testing a large number of animals. While advance notice is preferable, it is not required.

Species

Equine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: 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

$158.00

Test Code

8247

Additional Information:

Detection and differentiation of influenza-A virus (IAV), equine artiritis virus (EAV/EVA), equine rhinitis virus Type A (ERAV) & B (ERBV), equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) & 4 (EHV-4) and Streptococcus equi ssp. equi. Includes follow-up testing for differentiation of neuropathogenic vs. non-neuropathogenic (respiratory / wild type) strains, if EHV-1 is detected. 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: Equine Arteritis Virus PCR (EAV/EVA) , Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1, EHV-4) Multiplex PCR, Equine Rhinitis A & B Multiplex PCR (ERAV, ERBV), Influenza A Virus Matrix PCR (IAV), Streptococcus equi subsp. equi PCR (Strangles)

Species

Equine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: 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

$63.00

Test Code

8256

Additional Information:

Detection of equine rhinitis virus Type A (ERAV) and equine rhinitis virus Type B (ERBV) by multiplex 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 Equine Respiratory PCR Panel.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

3-5 g feces

Collection Protocol

Frozen feces will be rejected. Refrigerate feces after collection. Feces should be no more than 3 days old at time of receipt in laboratory. Avoid cat litter or animal bedding, or feces that have been outside for more than a few hours.

Diagnostic Section

Parasitology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers. Do not submit specimens in gloves.

Turn Around Time

2 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$28.00

Test Code

1197

Additional Information:

Detection of fluke eggs, such those that cause salmon poisoning, in feces by sedimentation.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Feces

Collection Protocol

Express air from the bag to maintain moistness. Eggs can hatch in fecal samples that are allowed to warm.

Diagnostic Section

Clinical Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag with excess air expressed from the bag and/or leak proof container.

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$23.00

Test Code

1170

Additional Information:

Detection of fecal occult blood by the stool Guiac test. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Bovine, Caprine, Ovine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Avian, Reptile, Amphibian

Specimen Requirements

3-5 g feces

Collection Protocol

Frozen feces will be rejected. Refrigerate feces after collection. Feces should be no more than 3 days old at time of receipt in laboratory. Avoid cat litter or animal bedding, or feces that have been outside for more than a few hours.

Diagnostic Section

Parasitology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers. Do not submit specimens in gloves.

Turn Around Time

2 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$25.00

Test Code

1194

Additional Information:

Not recommended for camelids, canines, or felines. Some types of ova (ex. E. macusaniensis) not readily detected.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

3-5 g feces

Collection Protocol

Frozen feces will be rejected. Refrigerate feces after collection. Feces should be no more than 3 days old at time of receipt in laboratory. Avoid cat litter or animal bedding, or feces that have been outside for more than a few hours

Diagnostic Section

Parasitology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers. Do not submit specimens in gloves.

Turn Around Time

2 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$37.00

Test Code

1196

Additional Information:

Quantitative fecal egg count ideal for camelids, canids, felids. Any species acceptable.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Feces

Collection Protocol

Frozen feces will be rejected. Refrigerate feces after collection. Feces should be no more than 3 days old at time of receipt in laboratory. Avoid cat litter or animal bedding, or feces that have been outside for more than a few hours.

Diagnostic Section

Parasitology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers. Do not submit specimens in gloves.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$15.00

Test Code

1198

Additional Information:

Direct examination of feces for larvae, ova, oocyts, flagellates, yeast, etc. Not reliable for flukes, cryptosporidia, giardia, or microfilaria.

Species

Feline

Specimen Requirements

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. 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

8408

Additional Information:

Detection of Feline Calicivirus (FCV) 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

Feline

Specimen Requirements

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. 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

8407

Additional Information:

Detection of Feline Herpesvirus (FHV-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

Feline

Specimen Requirements

1 ml Serum from Whole Blood. Whole Blood Clotted, Red Top Tube. Whole Blood Clotted, Serum Separator Tube, Plasma and Bodily fluids such as Ascites, Thoracic, Abdominal fluid.

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

$39.00

Test Code

1510

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to feline coronavirus (FCoV), the causative agent of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), by indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) method. 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 samples will be held until the next scheduled testing day.

Species

Feline

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood, EDTA, Spleen

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

8409

Additional Information:

Detection of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) 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

Feline

Specimen Requirements

Small Intestine (intact/whole piece), Spleen, Thymus

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

8410

Additional Information:

Detection of Feline Panleukopenia (FPLV) 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

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

Specimen Requirements

Fixed tissue (10% Neutral Buffered Formalin preferred)

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Histopathology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples and identify fixative. Ship/Deliver at ambient temperature in wide mouth plastic container. Samples submitted in glass containers are not acceptable and will incur an additional processing charge.

Turn Around Time

Setup Days

Not Applicable

Test Fee

$115.00

Test Code

8381

Additional Information:

Species

Bovine, Caprine, Ovine, Porcine

Specimen Requirements

Oral swab, oral epithelium, swab from vesicle, vesicle fluid sample, epithelial tissue sample from vesicle

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 leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

1-2 days

Setup Days

Not Applicable

Test Fee

$50.00

Test Code

1287

Additional Information:

Detection of foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) by real time PCR. Test performed with approval of State Veterinarian as an FAD investigation only.

Species

Porcine

Specimen Requirements

Oral swab, oral epithelium, swab from vesicle, vesicle fluid sample, epithelial tissue sample from vesicle

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 leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$55.00

Test Code

8378

Additional Information:

Detection of foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) and Senecavirus-A by real time PCR Test performed with approval of State Veterinarian as an FAD investigation only. Panel Includes: Foot and Mouth Disease Virus PCR (FMDV, NAHLN), Senecavirus-A PCR (SVA, SVV, NAHLN)

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: fresh tissue, exudate, fluids, aspirates, swabs, feces, fungal isolate.

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship on cold packs. Label all samples. Ship on cold packs. Tissue, fluids, feces: sterile, sealed, leak-proof container. Swabs: transport media.

Turn Around Time

14 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$40.00

Test Code

1099

Additional Information:

Identification of a wide variety of fungal pathogens by culture. OVDL does not test environmental samples for fungi (mold).

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

1177

Additional Information:

Measurement of gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) 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

Feces

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Parasitology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers. Do not submit specimens in gloves.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$15.00

Test Code

8195

Additional Information:

Direct examination of feces with iodine staining for microscopic examination for giardia cysts or trophozoites.