Species
Avian
Bovine
Bat
Camelid
Canine
Caprine
Cetacean
Cervid
Equine
Exotic
Feline
Lagomorph
Ovine
Pinniped
Porcine
Reptile
Rodent
Wildlife
Diagnostic Section
Bacteriology
Test Codes
1099
Test Fee
$40.00
Setup Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Turn Around Time
14 days
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.
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.
Identification of a wide variety of fungal pathogens by culture. OVDL does not test environmental samples for fungi (mold).