Species
Avian
Bovine
Bat
Camelid
Canine
Caprine
Cetacean
Cervid
Equine
Exotic
Feline
Lagomorph
Ovine
Pinniped
Porcine
Reptile
Rodent
Wildlife
Diagnostic Section
Bacteriology
Test Codes
8377
Test Fee
$28.00
Setup Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Turn Around Time
5 days
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.
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.
Culture and identification of Cryptococcus gattii or Cryptococcus neoformans.