Species
Avian
Bovine
Bat
Camelid
Canine
Caprine
Cetacean
Cervid
Equine
Exotic
Feline
Lagomorph
Ovine
Pinniped
Porcine
Reptile
Rodent
Wildlife
Diagnostic Section
Bacteriology
Test Codes
1098
Test Fee
$47.00
Setup Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Turn Around Time
7 days
Shipping Requirements
Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.
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.
Detection of Dermatophilus congolensis, the causative agent of dermatophilosis, lumpy wool disease or strawberry foot rot by microscopy and culture.