Diagnostic Tests

Species

Bovine, Camelid

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

$36.00

Test Code

1191

Additional Information:

Measurement of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Cervid

Specimen Requirements

One g fresh or frozen tissue: kidney, lung, liver, spleen, heart, lymph node, rumen, or intestine, or a pool of any of these tissue types.EDTA-anticoagulated blood or chest fluid may be used if tissues are unavailable. Note that these samples provide less sensitive detection and are suboptimal for the assay. Every effort should be made to obtain tissues instead when possible.

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

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

1-4 days

Setup Days

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

8393

Additional Information:

Detection of Odocoileus hemionus deer adenovirus 1 (OdAdV-1), the causative agent of Deer Atadenovirus A / Adenovirus hemorrhagic disease (AHD) in cervids, by realtime 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

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

1-2 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Test Fee

$17.00

Test Code

8131

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

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

Specimen Requirements

Variable; consult with OVDL prior to submission.

Collection Protocol

Variable; consult with OVDL 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. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers.

Turn Around Time

5 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Test Fee

$0.00

Test Code

8439

Additional Information:

Sample review and parasite identification by Parasitologist.

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

$47.00

Test Code

8115

Additional Information:

Measurement of PTT 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

2 unstained blood smears.

Collection Protocol

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

Diagnostic Section

Cytology

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

$50.00

Test Code

8384

Additional Information:

Microscopic WBC estimate, differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasite exam performed by a clinical pathologist with interpretation. Provide brief clinical description or history, including automated CBC data.

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

1200

Additional Information:

Measurement of phosphorous in ocular fluid, serum, or urine 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 EDTA whole blood.

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

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)

Turn Around Time

1 day, results same day when possible.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$23.00

Test Code

1201

Additional Information:

Automated count of platelets. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Species

Porcine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: nasal swab, serum, lung, kidney, liver, spleen, lymph node, oral fluid, or tonsil.

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. Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

1307

Additional Information:

Detection of porcine circovirus type 2 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 Porcine Respiratory PCR Panel.

Species

Porcine

Specimen Requirements

2-5 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, Friday

Test Fee

$158.00

Test Code

8251

Additional Information:

Detection of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), swine deltacoronavirus (SDCV), transmissible gastroenteritis coronavirus (TGEV), porcine rotavirus-A (PRV-A), Lawsonia intracellularis, and Salmonella sp. 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: Lawsonia intracellularis PCR, Lawsonia intracellularis PCR, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus PCR (PEDV), Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus PCR (PEDV), Porcine Rotavirus-A PCR (PRV-A) , Porcine Rotavirus-A PCR (PRV-A) , Salmonella spp. PCR, Swine Delta Coronavirus PCR (SDCoV), Swine Delta Coronavirus PCR (SDCoV), Transmissable Gastroenteritis Virus PCR (TGEV) , Transmissable Gastroenteritis Virus PCR (TGEV)

Species

Porcine

Specimen Requirements

2-5 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, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

8261

Additional Information:

Detection of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) 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 Porcine Diarrhea PCR Panel.

Species

Porcine

Specimen Requirements

Lung, Liver from fetus

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

8411

Additional Information:

Detection of Porcine Parvovirus (PPV) 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

Porcine

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following: nasal swab, serum, lung, kidney, liver, spleen, tonsil, oral fluid, or intestine.

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

1309

Additional Information:

Detection and differentiation of North American (NA) and European Union (EU) strains of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRS) 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 Porcine Respiratory PCR Panel.

Species

Porcine

Specimen Requirements

Nasal swab, 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, Saturday

Test Fee

$141.00

Test Code

8246

Additional Information:

Detection and differentiation of North American (NA) and European Union (EU) strains of porcine respiratory & resproductive syndrome virus (PRRS), porcine circovirus type -2 (PCV-2), swine influenza matrix (and H, N subtyping if detected) by real time PCR and Mycoplasma spp. (genus level only) 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: Mycoplasma spp. PCR, Mycoplasma spp. PCR, Porcine Circovirus Type 2 PCR (PCV-2) , Porcine Circovirus Type 2 PCR (PCV-2) , Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome Virus Multiplex PCR (PRRSV-NA/EU), Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome Virus Multiplex PCR (PRRSV-NA/EU), Swine Influenza Virus Matrix (IAV-S, NAHLN)

Species

Porcine

Specimen Requirements

Nasal swab, 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

$141.00

Test Code

8246

Additional Information:

Detection and differentiation of North American (NA) and European Union (EU) strains of porcine respiratory & resproductive syndrome virus (PRRS), porcine circovirus type -2 (PCV-2), swine influenza matrix (and H, N subtyping if detected) by real time PCR and Mycoplasma spp. (genus level only) 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: Mycoplasma spp. PCR, Mycoplasma spp. PCR, Porcine Circovirus Type 2 PCR (PCV-2) , Porcine Circovirus Type 2 PCR (PCV-2) , Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome Virus Multiplex PCR (PRRSV-NA/EU), Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome Virus Multiplex PCR (PRRSV-NA/EU), Swine Influenza Virus Matrix (IAV-S, NAHLN)

Species

Porcine

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

8170

Additional Information:

Detection of porcine rotavirus type A 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 Porcine Diarrhea PCR Panel.

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

1562

Additional Information:

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

Species

Equine, Camelid, Canine

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL serum

Collection Protocol

Keep sample at room temperature (not refrigerated) until serum separated within 2 hours of collection, then refrigerate or freeze. For best results fasted samples are recommended.

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 in an additive free transport tube. Do not use serum separator tubes as these can falsely decrease progesterone levels. Samples will be rejected.

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

$63.00

Test Code

1203

Additional Information:

Measurement of progesterone by chemiluminescence.

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

$47.00

Test Code

8113

Additional Information:

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

Species

Aquatic

Specimen Requirements

Submit whole fish.

Collection Protocol

May pool up to 5 fish for the price of an individual - non fixed specimens only.

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

8169

Additional Information:

Detection of Pseudocapillaria tomentosa 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 Zebrafish PCR Health Screen.

Species

Bat

Specimen Requirements

Skin swab, environmental swab, skin tissue, guano, soil

Collection Protocol

Dip the tip of a dry sterile swab into a sample tube (2 ml microcentrifuge tube) containing approx. 150 ul sterile nuclease-free water to moisten the tip (most water will be absorbed by the swab). Sample one of the bat's forearms and adjacent wing tissue between the elbow and wrist by gently ROLLING the swab across the surface of skin (three passes back & forth). Rolling the swab as it is moved along the skin prevents abrading the delicate wing skin. Place the swab tip into the same sample tube used to moisten the swab, and break off the protruding plastic shaft of the swab without touching the rim of the tube or inside of the lid with your fingers. Close the lid tightly. Do not use bacterial transport swabs or any tubes containing agar gel or charcoal, as these are inhibitory for PCR. Hold swab samples chilled (4C) if they are to be shipped within 2 days following collection; otherwise freeze samples at -20C until they are shipped. If stored at -20C, samples should be received by the lab within 4 weeks from collection.

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

2-5+ days, depending on sample type(s) & quantity submitted.

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

8161

Additional Information:

Detection of Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the causative agent of white nose syndrome (WNS) in bats by real time PCR.

Species

Aquatic

Specimen Requirements

Submit whole fish.

Collection Protocol

May pool up to 5 fish for the price of an individual - non fixed specimens only.

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

8158

Additional Information:

Detection of Pseudoloma neurophilia 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 Zebrafish PCR Health Screen.

Species

Lagomorph

Specimen Requirements

1 g fresh or frozen liver tissue

Collection Protocol

Collect specimens aseptically into individual sterile, leak proof containers and label with permanent marker. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Specimens should be frozen if not able to forward to lab within 48 hours.

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

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

8342

Additional Information:

Detection of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus, type 2 by real time PCR. If RHDV2 is not detected by rtPCR in a domestic or feral rabbit and clinical signs are consistent for RHDV2, samples will be sent to FADDL to perform testing for RHDVa and to repeat RHDV2 testing. If RHDV2 is detected in a new wild rabbit species, specimens will be sent to FADDL for confirmatory testing. RHDV2 is an OIE reportable disease. If RHDV2 is detected in any rabbit species, USDA Veterinary Services and our State Veterinarian will be notified.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Samples may be an entire carcass, intact head, or dissected brain tissue. Dissected brain tissue must include a complete cross section of the Brain stem and Cerebellum preferably or, if Cerebellum is unavailable, Brain stem and Hippocampus are acceptable. It is recommended to submit bats as an entire carcass.

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. For further packing and shipping instructions for Rabies submissions follow the link at https://vetmed.oregonstate.edu/sites/vetmed.oregonstate.edu/files/f-bus…. Submit sample(s) triple bagged and packaged to prevent contamination of the outside of the package and cross-contamination of contents within the package.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$77.00

Test Code

8136

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to rabies virus by fluorescent antibody test. This laboratory provides Rabies testing for both non-human contact animal cases and human-animal contact cases. Testing cannot be completed in human-animal contact cases without prior approval by either the State Public Health practitioners at Oregon Health Authority or the county health departments in Oregon.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Samples may be an entire carcass, intact head, or dissected brain tissue. Dissected brain tissue must include a complete cross section of the Brain stem and Cerebellum preferably or, if Cerebellum is unavailable, Brain stem and Hippocampus are acceptable. It is recommended to submit bats as an entire carcass.

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. For further packing and shipping instructions for Rabies submissions follow the link at https://vetmed.oregonstate.edu/sites/vetmed.oregonstate.edu/files/f-bus…. Submit sample(s) triple bagged and packaged to prevent contamination of the outside of the package and cross-contamination of contents within the package.

Turn Around Time

1 day

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$77.00

Test Code

8137

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to rabies virus by fluorescent antibody test. This laboratory provides Rabies testing for both non-human contact animal cases and human-animal contact cases. Testing cannot be completed in human-animal contact cases without prior approval by either the State Public Health practitioners at Washington State Department of Health or the county health departments in Washington.

Species

Reptile

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

$48.00

Test Code

8226

Additional Information:

Measurement of AST, Calcium, Creatinine, Glucose, Phosphorous, Total Protein and Uric Acid by automated analyzer. Panel Includes: AST, CK, Calcium, Glucose, Phosphorus, Total Protein, Uric Acid

Species

Not Specified

Specimen Requirements

Not Specified

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

Diagnostic Section

Anatomic Pathology

Shipping Requirements

Not Specified

Turn Around Time

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$200.00

Test Code

8414

Additional Information:

Includes initial project consult. Animal models selection, methods development and training, data analysis and interpretation, and more. Send an email to ovdl.trap@oregonstate.edu to schedule a consultation. Please include a brief overview of your research project and any specific questions or goals.

Species

Not Specified

Specimen Requirements

Minimum 5 g fresh feces or intestinal contents.

Collection Protocol

Collect specimens aseptically into individual sterile, leak proof containers and label with permanent marker. Do not submit samples in gloves or OB sleeves. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Feces should be no more than 3 days old at time of receipt in laboratory. Do not freeze feces. Avoid animal bedding, or feces that have been outside for more than a few hours.

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, Friday

Test Fee

$150.00

Test Code

8440

Additional Information:

Detection of Bovine coronavirus, Bovine rotavirus-group A, Cryptosporidium spp, E. coli-K99, and Salmonella sp. by real time PCR. Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp. FA test, and parasite oocyst/ova count by Sugar centrifugation/ Stoll's test. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. For PCRs, same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m.Salmonella PCR testing requires overnight incubation in broth media prior to testing. No same day testing is available. 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. The E. coli-K99 PCR assay is specific for detection of the K99+ antigen and will not detect other strains of E. coli. The Bovine Rotavirus PCR assay is specific for Group A rotaviruses and will not detect other common rotaviruses (i.e., Group B, commonly detected in sheep and goats). Panel Includes: Bovine Coronavirus PCR (BCV, BCoV), Bovine Rotavirus Type A PCR (BRV-A), Cryptosporidium and Giardia FA Exam, Cryptosporidium spp. PCR, E. Coli K99+ PCR, Fecal Parasite & Ova Count- Sugar Centrifugation / Stolls / Modified Wisconsin, Salmonella spp. PCR

Species

Not Specified

Specimen Requirements

Minimum 5 g fresh feces or intestinal contents.

Collection Protocol

Collect specimens aseptically into individual sterile, leak proof containers and label with permanent marker. Do not submit samples in gloves or OB sleeves. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Feces should be no more than 3 days old at time of receipt in laboratory. Do not freeze feces. Avoid animal bedding, or feces that have been outside for more than a few hours.

Diagnostic Section

Parasitology

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

7 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$150.00

Test Code

8440

Additional Information:

Detection of Bovine coronavirus, Bovine rotavirus-group A, Cryptosporidium spp, E. coli-K99, and Salmonella sp. by real time PCR. Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp. FA test, and parasite oocyst/ova count by Sugar centrifugation/ Stoll's test. Test is available as STAT if requested, for an additional fee. For PCRs, same day results provided for STAT specimens submitted before 10:00 a.m.Salmonella PCR testing requires overnight incubation in broth media prior to testing. No same day testing is available. 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. The E. coli-K99 PCR assay is specific for detection of the K99+ antigen and will not detect other strains of E. coli. The Bovine Rotavirus PCR assay is specific for Group A rotaviruses and will not detect other common rotaviruses (i.e., Group B, commonly detected in sheep and goats). Panel Includes: Bovine Coronavirus PCR (BCV, BCoV), Bovine Rotavirus Type A PCR (BRV-A), Cryptosporidium and Giardia FA Exam, Cryptosporidium spp. PCR, E. Coli K99+ PCR, Fecal Parasite & Ova Count- Sugar Centrifugation / Stolls / Modified Wisconsin, Salmonella spp. PCR

Species

Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Ovine

Specimen Requirements

2-5 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, Friday

Test Fee

$100.00

Test Code

8249

Additional Information:

Detection of bovine coronavirus (BCoV), Bovine rotavirus group A (BRV), Cryptosporidium spp, E. coli K99+ strain, and Salmonella sp. 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. The E. coli-K99 PCR assay is specific for detection of the K99+ antigen and will not detect other strains of E. coli. The Bovine Rotavirus PCR assay is specific for Group A rotaviruses and will not detect other common rotaviruses (i.e., Group B, commonly detected in sheep and goats) Panel Includes: Bovine Coronavirus PCR (BCV, BCoV), Bovine Coronavirus PCR (BCV, BCoV), Bovine Rotavirus Type A PCR (BRV-A), Bovine Rotavirus Type A PCR (BRV-A), Cryptosporidium spp. PCR, Cryptosporidium spp. PCR, E. Coli K99+ PCR, E. Coli K99+ PCR, Salmonella spp. PCR

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.

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

$33.00

Test Code

1110

Additional Information:

Detection of Salmonella spp. by culture. Positive cultures will be sent to OSPHL for speciation at no additional cost to client. Required testing for public health purposes following a positive PCR result.

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: 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

1317

Additional Information:

Detection of Salmonella spp. by real time PCR; discrimination of species / serotypes not included. Salmonella PCR testing requires overnight incubation in broth media prior to testing

Species

Canine, Exotic, Feline

Specimen Requirements

One or more of the following, nasal or oral swab, 1 g of fresh or frozen lung, feces.

Collection Protocol

Submit swab in 1 ml BHI broth 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

$76.00

Test Code

8337

Additional Information:

Detection of the nucleocapsid genes 1 and 2 for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), causative agent of COVID-19 by real time PCR. Test performed only after approval by the Oregon Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian. Panel Includes: SARS-CoV-2 N1 (rtPCR), SARS-CoV-2 N2 (rtPCR)

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

$50.00

Test Code

8163

Additional Information:

Detection of Senecavirus-A by real time PCR

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Escherichia coli isolate

Collection Protocol

Sample should be aseptically collected.

Diagnostic Section

Bacteriology

Shipping Requirements

Culture plate or sterile container

Turn Around Time

3 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$35.00

Test Code

8450

Additional Information:

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test to determine the presence of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Detects the presence or absence of Shiga toxin 1 and 2. If E. coli is not isolated, this test will NOT be performed or charged.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Spread cells into a mono layer on the slide(s). Do not heat fix. Label each slide according to site. For best results, submit more than 1 slide from each site and submit at least 1 slide unstained

Collection Protocol

Do not expose to moisture or formalin.

Diagnostic Section

Cytology

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day. 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

$0.00

Test Code

8364

Additional Information:

Cytologic evaluation of aspirates and/or impression smears and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. This test is for additional resubmitted slides only, please provide accession number from the original case.

Species

Canine, Feline

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

$68.00

Test Code

8221

Additional Information:

Measurement of Albumin, ALP, ALT, Total bilirubin, BUN, Calcium, Chloride, Cholesterol, CK, Creatinine, GGT, Glucose, Phosphorous, Potassium, Total Protein, Sodium, Total CO2 and anion gap by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee. Panel Includes: ALP, ALT, Albumin, Anion Gap, BUN, Bilirubin - Total, CK, Calcium, Chloride, Cholesterol, Creatinine, GGT, Globulins, Glucose, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Total Carbon Dioxide (tCO2), Total Protein

Species

Canine, Feline

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

8222

Additional Information:

Measurement of Albumin, ALP, ALT, Total bilirubin, BUN, Cholesterol, GGT, Glucose by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee. Panel Includes: ALP, ALT, Albumin, BUN, Bilirubin - Total, Cholesterol, GGT, Glucose

Species

Canine, Feline

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

8223

Additional Information:

Measurement of Albumin, BUN, Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium and Total CO2 and anion gap by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee. Panel Includes: Albumin, Anion Gap, BUN, Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Total Carbon Dioxide (tCO2)

Species

Aquatic, Avian, Exotic, Lagomorph, Reptile, Rodent, Wildlife

Specimen Requirements

Fresh whole body

Collection Protocol

Not Specified

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

$158.00

Test Code

8345

Additional Information:

Species

Canine, Feline

Specimen Requirements

5 grams minimum fresh 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

$83.00

Test Code

8282

Additional Information:

Comprehensive fecal testing for both gastrointestinal parasites and lungworm. Panel Includes: Lungworm- Baermann, Parasite & Ova Count (Sugar Centrifugation), Cryptosporidium and Giardia FA Exam. Panel Includes: Cryptosporidium and Giardia FA Exam, Fecal Parasite & Ova Count- Sugar Centrifugation / Stolls / Modified Wisconsin, Lungworm- Baermann

Species

Canine, 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. 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

1209

Additional Information:

Measurement of thyroid hormone T4 (thyroxine) by chemiluminescence.

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

Wednesday

Test Fee

$13.00

Test Code

1459

Additional Information:

Detection of antibodies to ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP) virus in ovine, and caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) virus in caprine by competitive 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

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

1561

Additional Information:

Measurement of Sodium 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

$30.00

Test Code

8111

Additional Information:

Measurement of SDH 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

$30.00

Test Code

8433

Additional Information:

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

Species

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

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 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday. Afterhours drop-off must be arranged with a Pathologist and incurs a $250 surcharge.

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

$43.00

Test Code

8402

Additional Information:

Removal of the spinal cord for gross and microscopic examination in addition to ancillary testing as determined necessary by the Anatomic Pathologist.

Species

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

Specimen Requirements

Fresh whole body. Please keep refrigerated. Freezing should be avoided but may be acceptable to prevent excess autolysis. Freezing may render samples unsuitable for certain testing, including microscopic examination.

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 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday. Afterhours drop-offs must be arranged with a Pathologist and incur a $250 surcharge.

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

$160.00

Test Code

8401

Additional Information:

Removal of the spinal cord for gross and microscopic examination.Ancillary testing may be ordered by the pathologist which incurs additional fees and may prolong the turnaround time. Please indicate if ancillary testing is not desired or if a phone call is necessary prior.

Species

Avian, Camelid, Equine, Mosquito

Specimen Requirements

Mammals: fresh brain/spinal cord. Avian: EDTA whole blood, 1g fresh tissue (liver, spleen, kidney, bone marrow, brain, heart), oral swabs (preferably applied to an FTA card).

Collection Protocol

Lesions should be identified and excised from fresh brain/spinal cord by a pathologist. Avian: note that oral swabs are not appropriate for all bird species such as raptors. Oral swabs are recommended for corvidae only (i.e., ravens, crows, jays).

Diagnostic Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Shipping Requirements

Label all samples. Ship tissues / blood overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship frozen mosquitoes with dry ice. Use shipping boxes provided for 2 ml tubes. Contact lab if you need boxes. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof 2 ml tubes labeled with barcodes, if available.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Setup Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Test Fee

$63.00

Test Code

8151

Additional Information:

Detection of St. Louis Encephalitis virus by real time PCR.

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

$43.00

Test Code

8177

Additional Information:

Culture, identification, and enumeration (CFU/ml) of select bacteria (S. aureus, coagulase negative Staph, Streptococcus sp, coliforms, and miscellaneous environmentals) found in milk to assess bacterial 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 This test is for milk holding tanks, not for individual animals or to diagnose mastitis