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Viral PCR

Effective January 1, 2009 

Note: A $10 accession fee and a $10 hazardous waste disposal fee will be applied to all submissions. All fees are in US $.

 

Click the name of the test or procedure for detailed information.

 

 

Avian Pneumovirus - APV
Fee:  6.00

Specimen:

tracheal swabs

Shipping Container:

15 ml screw cap vial (5 swabs/vial)

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

once monthly
Turnaround Time:

up to 4 weeks
Comments: 10 swabs used per test. Call lab for testing schedule.

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Bovine Viral Diarrhea - BVD
Fee:  
1) 6.00
2) 16.00

Specimen:

1) serum (at least 0.5 ml)
2) tissue

Shipping Container:

1) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
2) whirl pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M,W
Turnaround Time:

next day (from test date)
Comments:

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Bovine Viral Diarrhea - BVD Ear Notch Screen Pooled Testing
Fee:  29.00

Specimen:

1cm x 1cm ear tissue
(1/2 inch notching pliers)

Shipping Container:

6 or 10 ml red top tube (no additive or gel)

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M,W
Turnaround Time:

1-2 days
Comments: Samples will be run in pools up to 50. See Virology for BVD ear notch individual testing. Additional information.

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Bovine Viral Diarrhea - BVD Genetic Analysis
Fee:  138.75

Specimen:

1) serum (at least 300 uL)
2) virus isolate (at least 300 uL)
3) tissue (1 cm3 or biopsy)

Shipping Container:

1,2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl-pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

weekly
Turnaround Time:

2-4 weeks
Comments:
2) Must come with a copy of a USDA shipping permit.
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.

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Bovine Viral Diarrhea - BVD, Individual or Pooled Samples (for Alpacas and Llamas only).
Fee:  
27.50 (individual)
6.00 (pool)

Specimen:

1) serum
2) tissue
3) buffy coat

Shipping Container:

1) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
2) whirl pac or plastic bag
3) 3-5 ml purple top whole blood tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M,W
Turnaround Time:

next day
Comments: Results will be reported as individual animals.

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Circovirus Universal (Types 1 and 2)
Fee:  41.25

Specimen:

1) serum (at least 0.5 ml)
2) tissue
3) feces

Shipping Container:

1) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
2,3) whirl-pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

T,F
Turnaround Time:

1-2 days (from test date)
Comments:

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Circovirus Type 2
Fee:  34.50

Specimen:

1) semen (at least 0.5 ml)
2) serum (at least 0.5 ml)
3) tissue
4) blood swabs
5) feces
6) oral fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)

Shipping Container:

1,4) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
2) red top tube
3,5) whirl-pac or plastic bag
6) sterile tube or whirl pac
 

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

T,F
Turnaround Time:

1-2 days (from test date)
Comments: 6) Do not pool group/pen samples.

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Circovirus Type 2 Genetic Analysis
Fee:  126.00

Specimen:

1) serum (at least 300 uL)
2) virus isolate (at least 300 uL)
3) tissue (1 cm3 or biopsy)
4) oral fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)

Shipping Container:

1,2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl-pac or plastic bag
4) sterile tube or whirl pac

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

weekly
Turnaround Time:

2-4 weeks
Comments:
2) Must come with a copy of a USDA shipping permit.
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
4) Do not pool group/pen samples.

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Encephalomyocarditis Virus - EMC
Fee:  30.00

Specimen:

1) tissue
2) virus isolate

Shipping Container:

1) whirl-pac or plastic bag
2) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

Turnaround Time:

5 days
Comments:

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Equine Encephalidites
Fee:  no charge

Specimen:

brain tissue

Shipping Container:

 

Coolant:

 

Days Tested:

daily
Turnaround Time:

4 days
Comments: Sent to Minnesota Dept. of Health.

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Exotic Newcastle Disease Matrix (USDA)
Fee:  40.50

Specimen:

tracheal swabs

Shipping Container:

synthetic swabs

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

W
Turnaround Time:

1-2 days (from test date)
Comments: Swabs may be pooled up to 5.

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Exotic Newcastle Disease Fusion (USDA)
Fee:  40.50

Specimen:

tracheal swabs

Shipping Container:

synthetic swabs

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

W
Turnaround Time:

1-2 days (from test date)
Comments: Swabs may be pooled up to 5. Fusion PCR is run to detect virulent NDV after a positive is obtained by END virus Matrix PCR testing.

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Hemagglutinating Encephalomyelitis Virus - HEV (VWD)
Fee:  30.00

Specimen:

1) tissue
2) virus isolate
 

Shipping Container:

1) whirl-pac or plastic bag
2) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

Turnaround Time:

5 days
Comments:

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Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis - IBR/BHV 1
Fee:  22.00

Specimen:

1) swabs (nasal, conjunctival, vaginal or preputial)
2) lung or other tissue
3) virus isolate
4) tracheal wash or lavage

Shipping Container:

1) synthetic swabs
2) whirl-pac or plastic bag
3) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
4) sterile tube
 

Coolant:

1,2,4) frozen gel packs
3) dry ice

Days Tested:

T
Turnaround Time:

same day (as test date) 
Comments: Results reported on Tuesdays and Thursdays (samples must be recieved at least the day before test date).

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Influenza Virus - Group A Matrix RRT - PCR
Fee:  26.75

Specimen:

1) nasal swabs
2) lung (2-3 cm3 or biopsy)
3) oral fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)

Shipping Container:

1) synthetic swab
2,3) whirl-pac or plastic bag
 

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M,T,W,F
Turnaround Time:

2-3 days
Comments:
2) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
3) Do not pool group/pen samples.

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Influenza Virus - Group A Matrix (USDA)
Fee:  26.75

Specimen:

swabs

Shipping Container:

synthetic swab

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M,T,W,F
Turnaround Time:

2 days
Comments: For Avians. Swabs may be pooled up to 5. Results reported same day as test date.

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Influenza Virus - Group A, Subtyping for H & N
Fee:  20.25

Specimen:

1) nasal swabs
2) virus isolate (at least 0.5 ml)
3) lung (2-3 cm3 or biopsy)
4) oral fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)
 

Shipping Container:

1) synthetic swab
2) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl-pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

1,3) frozen gel packs
2) dry ice

Days Tested:

W
Turnaround Time:

1-2 weeks
Comments:
Subtyping tests are run on samples previously testing positive for influenza virus.
2) Must come with a copy of an USDA shipping permit.
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
4) Do not pool group/pen samples.

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Influenza Virus - Group A, Subtyping for H5/H7 (USDA)
Fee:  14.00

Specimen:

swabs

Shipping Container:

synthetic swabs

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M,W
Turnaround Time:

24 hrs. (from test date)
Comments: Testing for subtyping is run after a positive is obtained by Influenza virus Matrix testing.

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Influenza Virus - USDA Differential N1
Fee:  no charge

Specimen:

1) matrix influenza PCR positive sample
2) virus isolate
 

Shipping Container:

1) sterile tube
2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

Turnaround Time:

Comments: Requires a written agreement with the USDA.

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Influenza Virus Sequencing
Fee:  138.75

Specimen:

1) nasal swabs
2) viral isolate (at least 0.5 ml)
3) lung (2-3 cm3 or biopsy)
4) oral fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)

Shipping Container:

1) synthetic swab
2) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3,4) whirl-pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

1,3,4) frozen gel packs
2) dry ice

Days Tested:

weekly
Turnaround Time:

2-4 weeks
Comments:
2) Must come with a copy of an USDA shipping permit.
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
4) Do not pool group/pen samples.

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Largemouth Bass Virus
Fee:  25.00

Specimen:

1) tissue
2) culture media

Shipping Container:

sterile container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments:

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Porcine Cytomegalovirus - PCMV
Fee:  57.75

Specimen:

1) nasal turbinates
2) nasal swabs
3) buffy coat

Shipping Container:

 

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M
Turnaround Time:

2-7 days (from test date)
Comments: Samples should be received by the previous Friday.

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Porcine Parvovirus - PPV
Fee:  ref. lab fee

Specimen:

1) fetal thoracic fluid
2) tissue

Shipping Container:

1) leakproof container
2) whirl-pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

 
Turnaround Time:

 
Comments: Sent to reference lab.

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus - NAEU PRRS
Fee:  25.75

Specimen:

1) semen (at least 1 ml)
2) serum (at least 0.5 ml)
3) tissue (1 cm3 or biopsy)
4) blood swabs
5) nasal swabs
6) oral fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)

Shipping Container:

1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl-pac or plastic bag
5) synthetic swab
6) sterile tube or whirl pac

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F

Turnaround Time:

same day (boar stud monitoring)
or next day (regular request)

Holiday schedule for boar stud monitoring

Comments:
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
6) Do not pool group/pen samples.
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory prefers pooling samples at the lab. Additional information.

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus - NAEU Differential PRRS
Fee:  25.75

Specimen:

1) semen (at least 1 ml)
2) serum (at least 0.5 ml)
3) tissue (1 cm3 or biopsy)
4) blood swabs
5) nasal swabs
6) oral fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)

Shipping Container:

1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl-pac or plastic bag
5) synthetic swab
6) sterile tube or whirl pac
 

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

weekly
Turnaround Time:

1-7 days
Comments:
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
6) Do not pool group/pen samples.
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory prefers pooling samples at the lab. Additional information.

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus - PRRS, Quantitative (U.S. Strain Only)
Fee:  30.00

Specimen:

1) semen (at least 1 ml)
2) serum (at least 0.5 ml)
3) tissue (1 cm3 or biopsy)

Shipping Container:

1,2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl-pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

T
Turnaround Time:

1-2 days (from test date)
Comments:
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
Additional information.

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus - PRRS, Genetic Analysis (Strain Differentiating/Sequencing)
Fee:  126.00

Specimen:

1) serum (at least 300 uL)
2) virus isolate (at least 300 uL)
3) tissue (1 cm3 or biopsy)
4) extracted RNA
5) oral fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)

Shipping Container:

1,2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl-pac or plastic bag
4) sterile tube
5) sterile tube or whirl pac

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

weekly
Turnaround Time:

2-4 weeks
Comments:
2) Must come with a copy of a USDA shipping permit.
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
5) Do not pool group/pen samples.
Additional info.

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus - PRRS, Tetracore European
Fee:  27.25

Specimen:

1) semen (at least 1 ml)
2) serum (at least 0.5 ml)
3) tissue (1 cm3 or biopsy)
4) blood swabs

Shipping Container:

1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl-pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

W
Turnaround Time:

1 day (from test day)
Comments: 3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery. Additional Information .

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus - PRRS, Tetracore Muliplex
Fee:  45.25

Specimen:

1) semen (at least 1 ml)
2) serum (at least 0.5 ml)
3) tissue
4) blood swabs

Shipping Container:

1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl-pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

W
Turnaround Time:

1 day (from test day)
Comments: 3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery. Additional Information.

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus - PRRS, Tetracore US
Fee:  27.25

Specimen:

1) semen (at least 1 ml)
2) serum (at least 0.5 ml)
3) tissue (1 cm3 or biopsy)
4) blood swabs

Shipping Container:

1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

W

Turnaround Time:

1 day (from test day)

Comments: 3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery. Additional Information .

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Porcine Rotavirus (Types A and C)
Fee:  25.00

Specimen:

1) feces
2) intestine
3) feedback material
4) environmental swabs
5) virus isolate

Shipping Container:

1,2,3) whirl-pac or leakpoof container
4) swab
5) 1.5 ml microfuge tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M,W,F
Turnaround Time:

3 days
Comments:

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Porcine Rotavirus Sequencing - Type C (VP7) and Type A (VP7 and VP4)
Fee:  126.00

Specimen:

1) PCR positive sample
2) virus isolate

Shipping Container:

2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M,W,F
Turnaround Time:

1-2 weeks
Comments:

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Spring Viremia of Carp
Fee:  25.00

Specimen:

1) tissue
2) culture media
 

Shipping Container:

sterile container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments:

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Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus - TGEV
Fee:  29.00

Specimen:

1) feces
2) fecal swab
3) fresh small intestine
 

Shipping Container:

1,3) whirl-pac or leakpoof container
2)swab

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M,W,F
Turnaround Time:

3 days
Comments:

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Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
Fee:  25.00

Specimen:

1) tissue
2) culture media
 

Shipping Container:

sterile container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments: RT-PCR or qRT-PCR

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