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Effective August 18, 2008
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TEST
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FEE
(US $)
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SPECIMEN
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SHIPPING CONTAINER
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COOLANT
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DAYS TESTED
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TURN-AROUND
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COMMENTS
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| Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae - APP |
31.50
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1) tonsillar swab
2) whole tonsil
3) lung |
1) swab
2,3) tissue |
frozen gel packs |
M |
2-10 days |
Results reported on Tuesdays. Samples should be received by the previous Friday.
Additional info. |
| Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae - APP Serotypes 3, 6 and 8 |
31.50 |
1) tonsillar swab
2) whole tonsil
3) lung |
1) swab
2,3) tissue |
frozen gel packs |
M-F |
2-10 days |
Testing upon request.
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| Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae - APP Serotyping |
31.50
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bacterial isolate |
culture media |
frozen gel packs |
T |
2-10 days |
Results reported on Wednesdays. Samples should be received by the previous Monday. (Rush testing available upon request)
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| Actinobacillus suis |
31.50
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1) tonsilllar swab
2) whole tonsil
3) lung |
1) swab
2,3) tissue
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frozen gel packs |
M |
2-10 days |
Results reported on Tuesdays. Samples should be received by the previous Friday.
Additional info. |
| Avian Pneumovirus - APV |
5.25
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tracheal swabs
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15 ml screw cap vial (5 swabs/vial)
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frozen gel packs
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once monthly |
up to 4 weeks
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10 swabs used per test.
Call lab for testing schedule.
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| Bacillus anthracis |
no charge |
1) bacterial cultures
2) blood
3) tissue
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1) leakproof container
2) tube
3) whirl pak or plastic bag
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frozen gel packs |
as requested |
7 days |
Testing is completed at the MN Dept of Health |
| Bacterial identification by DNA sequencing (16S rRNA gene) |
26.25
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bacterial isolate |
culture media |
frozen gel packs |
Th |
1-2 weeks |
Results reported on Thursdays.
Additional info. |
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Bovine Viral Diarrhea - BVD
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1) 5.25
2) 14.50
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1) serum
2) tissue
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1) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
2) whirl pac or plastic bag
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frozen gel packs
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M,W
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next day (from test date)
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1) Submit at least .5 ml.
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Bovine Viral Diarrhea - BVD ear notch screen
pooled testing
(See Virology for BVD ear notch individual testing) |
26.25
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1cm x 1cm ear tissue
(1/2 inch notching pliers) |
6 or 10 ml red top tube (no additive or gel) |
frozen gel packs |
M,W |
1-2 days |
Samples will be run in pools up to 50.
Additional info. |
| Bovine Viral Diarrhea - BVD Genetic Analysis |
126.00 |
1) serum
2) virus isolate
3) tissue |
1,2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag |
frozen gel packs |
weekly |
2-4 weeks |
1,2) Need a minimum of 300uL sample.
2) Must come with a copy of an USDA shipping permit.
3) 1 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery. |
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Bovine Viral Diarrhea - BVD, individual or pooled samples
(for Alpacas and Llamas only)
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26.25
(individual)
5.25
(pool)
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1) serum
2) tissue
3) buffy coat
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1) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
2) whirl pac or plastic bag
3) 3-5 ml purple top whole blood tube
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frozen gel packs
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M,W
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next day
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Results will be reported as individual animals.
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Brachyspira hyodysenteriae and Brachyspira pilosicoli multiplex PCR |
31.50 |
bacterial isolate |
culture media |
frozen gel packs |
M |
2-10 days |
Results are reported on Tuesdays. |
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Circovirus Universal (Types 1 and 2)
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37.50
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1) serum
2) tissue
3) feces
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1) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
2,3) whirl pac or plastic bag
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frozen gel packs
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T,Th
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1-2 days (from test date)
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1) Submit at least .5 ml.
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Circovirus Type 2
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31.25
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1) semen
2) serum
3) tissue
4) blood swabs
5) feces
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1,4) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
2) red top tube
3,5) whirl pac or plastic bag
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frozen gel packs
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T,Th
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1-2 days (from test date)
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1,2,4) Submit at least .5 ml.
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| Circovirus Type 2 Genetic Analysis |
126.00 |
1) serum
2) virus isolate
3) tissue |
1,2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag |
frozen gel packs |
weekly |
2-4 weeks |
1,2) Need a minimum of 300uL sample.
2) Must come with a copy of an USDA shipping permit.
3) 1 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery. |
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Clostridium perfringens, toxin gene typing
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28.50
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bacterial isolate
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culture media
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frozen gel packs
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T
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2-10 days
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Results reported on Wednesdays. Sample should be received by the previous Monday. Submission of pure isolate requires USDA permit.
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Equine encephalidites
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no charge
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brain tissue
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daily
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4 days
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Sent to Minnesota Department of Health.
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| Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae |
31.50
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1) skin lesions
2) systemic tissues
3) fetuses
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1) tissue |
frozen gel packs |
M |
2-10 days |
Results reported on Tuesdays. Samples should be received by the previous Friday.
Additional info. |
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Escherichia coli Virulence Factors
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27.75
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bacterial isolate
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culture media
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frozen gel packs
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W
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2-10 days
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Results reported on Thursdays. Samples should be received by the previous Tuesday. Submission of pure isolate requires USDA permit.
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Exotic Newcastle Disease Matrix (USDA) |
24.25 |
tracheal swabs |
synthetic swabs |
frozen gel packs |
W |
1-2 days (from test date) |
Swabs may be pooled up to 5.
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Exotic Newcastle Disease Fusion (USDA) |
12.75 |
tracheal swabs |
synthetic swabs |
frozen gel packs |
W |
1-2 days (from test date) |
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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Freemartin test in cattle
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36.25
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3-5 ml whole blood
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purple top (EDTA) tube (preferred) or green top (heparin) tube
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frozen gel packs
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F
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2-7 days (from test date)
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Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
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| Genotype analysis, bacterial (BioNumerics) |
31.50 |
bacterial isolate |
culture media
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frozen gel packs |
W,Th |
1-2 weeks |
Results reported on Tuesdays. Submission of pure isolate requires USDA permit. |
| Haemophilus parasuis |
31.50
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systemic tissues (fibrin) |
1) swab
2) tissue
3) fluid
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frozen gel packs |
M,Th |
2-10 days |
Results reported on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Additional info. |
Influenza virus group A,
Subtyping for H & N |
18.25 |
1) nasal swabs
2) virus isolate 3) lung |
1) synthetic swab
2) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag
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1,3) frozen gel packs
2) on dry ice |
W |
1-2 weeks |
Subtyping tests are run on samples previously testing positive for influenza virus.
2) Submit at least .5 ml. Must come with a copy of an USDA shipping permit.
3) 2-3 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
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Influenza virus group A,
Subtyping for H5/H7 (USDA) |
12.75
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swabs |
synthetic swabs |
frozen gel packs |
M,W |
24 hrs. (from test date) |
Testing for subtyping is run after a positive is obtained by Influenza virus Matrix testing. |
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Influenza virus, group A Matrix RRT-PCR
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24.25
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1) nasal swabs
2) lung
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1) synthetic swab
2) whirl pac or plastic bag
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frozen gel packs
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M,T,W,F
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2-3 days
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2) 2-3 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
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Influenza virus, group A Matrix (USDA)*
*for avians |
24.25
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swabs |
synthetic swab |
frozen gel packs |
M,T,W,F |
2 days |
Swabs may be pooled up to 5. Results reported same day as test date. |
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Influenza virus sequencing
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126.00
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1) nasal swabs
2) viral isolate
3) lung
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1) synthetic swab
2) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag
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1,3) frozen gel packs
2) on dry ice
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weekly
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2-4 weeks
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2) Submit at least .5 ml. Must come with a copy of an USDA shipping permit.
3) 2-3 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
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| Largemouth Bass virus |
25.00 |
1) tissue
2) culture media |
sterile container |
frozen gel packs |
M-F |
3-5 days |
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| Lawsonia intracellularis |
30.00
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1) ileum
2) feces
3) swabs (fecal or rectal) |
1,2) sterile container
3) synthetic swab |
frozen gel packs |
M-F |
7 days |
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| Leptospira sp. |
15.75 |
1) 10 ml urine
2) tissue (fetuses, kidney)
3) 100 ml water |
1) vial
2) plastic bag
3) leakproof container
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frozen gel packs |
W |
2-10 days |
Results reported on Fridays. |
| Mycobacterium paratuberculosis (Johne's) |
20.00
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feces (no more than 10g needed)
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Do NOT use GLOVE or WHIRL PAC BAG as container. Use leakproof hard plastic container with screw cap.
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frozen gel packs or dry ice
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M,T,F
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3 days-1 week
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Please make sure container has no outside contamination. NO GLOVES or WHIRL PAC BAGS. Specimens from sheep, goat and exotic ruminants also accepted.
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Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae |
25.25
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1) swabs (nasal, tracheal, or bronchial)
2) lung
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1) synthetic swab
2) whirl pac or plastic bag
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frozen gel packs
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M,Th
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next day (from test date)
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Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Genetic Analysis (P146 Adhesin sequencing) |
126.00 |
1) swabs (nasal, tracheal, or bronchial)*
2) lung*
3) isolate
*Positive for M. hyo. by PCR |
1) synthetic swab
2) whirl pac or plastic bag
3) sterile tube |
frozen gel packs |
weekly |
2-4 weeks |
1) Extracted DNA can be sent in FTA paper for testing.
2) Must come with a copy of USDA shipping permit.
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery
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Mycoplasma hyorhinis |
15.75 |
1) joint swab
2) joint fluid
3) synovial membrane |
1) swab
2) tissue |
frozen gel packs |
M |
2-10 days |
Results reported on Tuesdays. |
Mycoplasma hyosynoviae |
15.75 |
1) joint swab
2) joint fluid
3) synovial membrane |
1) swab
2) tissue |
frozen gel packs |
M |
2-10 days |
Results reported on Tuesdays. |
Mycoplasma speciation |
26.25 |
bacterial isolate |
culture media |
frozen gel packs |
Th |
1-2 weeks |
Results reported on Thursdays.
Additional info. |
| Myxobolus cerebralis |
26.25 |
1) tissue
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sterile container |
frozen gel packs |
M-F |
3-5 days |
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Pasteurella multocida,
Toxin Gene
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31.50
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1) nasal swabs
2) P. multocida isolate
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1) swab
2) culture media
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frozen gel packs
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M
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2-10 days
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Results reported on Tuesdays. (Rush testing available)
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| Porcine Cytomegalovirus - PCMV |
52.50 |
1) nasal turbinates
2) nasal swabs
3) buffy coat |
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frozen gel packs |
M |
2-7 days (from test date) |
Samples should be received by the previous Friday.
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| Porcine Parvovirus - PPV |
Ref. lab fee |
1) fetal thoracic fluid
2) tissue |
1) leakproof container
2) whirl pac or plastic bag |
frozen gel packs |
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Sent to reference lab.
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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus -
NAEU PRRS*
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24.75
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1) semen
2) serum
3) tissue
4) blood swabs
5) nasal swabs
6) saliva
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1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag
5) synthetic swab
6) sterile tube or whirl pac
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frozen gel packs
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M-F
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boar stud monitoring-same day; regular request-next day
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1) At least 1 ml sample needed.
2) Submit at least .5 ml.
3) 1 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
Additional info. |
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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus-
NAEU Differential PRRS*
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24.75
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1) semen
2) serum
3) tissue
4) blood swabs
5) nasal swabs
6) saliva
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1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag
5) synthetic swab
6) sterile tube or whirl pac
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frozen gel packs
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weekly
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1-7 days
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1) At least 1 ml sample needed.
2) Submit at least .5 ml.
3) 1 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
Additional info. |
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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus - PRRS, quantitative (U.S. strain only)
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30.00
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1) semen
2) serum
3) tissue
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1,2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag
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frozen gel packs
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T
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1-2 days (from test date)
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1) At least 1 ml sample needed.
2) Submit at least .5 ml.
3) 1 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
Additional info. |
| Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus - PRRS, Genetic Analysis (Strain differentiating/sequencing |
126.00
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1) serum
2) virus isolate
3) tissue
4) extracted RNA |
1,2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag
4) sterile tube |
frozen gel packs |
weekly |
2-4 weeks |
1,2) Need a minimum of 300uL sample.
2) Must come with a copy of an USDA shipping permit.
3) 1 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
Additional info. |
| Renibacterium salmoninarum |
25.00 |
1) tissue
2) culture media
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sterile container |
frozen gel packs |
M-F |
3-5 days |
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Salmonella enterica Real-time PCR (TaqMan®) |
26.25 |
1) tissue
2) feces (no more than 10g needed) |
Do NOT use GLOVE or WHIRL PAC BAG as container.
Use leakproof hard plastic container with screw cap |
frozen gel packs or dry ice |
Th |
3-7 days |
Please make sure container has no outside contamination. NO GLOVES or WHIRL PAC BAGS.
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| Spring Viremia of Carp |
25.00 |
1) tissue
2) culture media
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sterile container |
frozen gel packs |
M-F |
3-5 days |
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Streptococcus suis PCR |
31.50 |
systemic tissues |
1) swab
2) tissue
3) fluid |
frozen gel packs |
F |
2-10 days |
Results are reported on Mondays. |
Streptococcus suis serotyping PCR (serotypes 1,2,7 and 9) |
31.50 |
bacterial isolate |
culture media |
frozen gel packs |
M |
2-10 days |
Results are reported on Tuesdays. |
Tetracore PRRS Multiplex PCR |
26.25 |
1) semen
2) serum
3) tissue
4) blood swabs |
1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag |
frozen gel packs |
W |
1 day from test day |
1) At least 1 ml sample needed.
2) Submit at least .5 ml.
3) 1 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
Additional Info. |
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Tetracore European
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26.25
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1) semen
2) serum
3) tissue
4) blood swabs
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1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag
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frozen gel packs
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W
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1 day from test day
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1) At least 1 ml sample needed.
2) Submit at least .5 ml.
3) 1 cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
Additional Info.
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| Tetracore US |
26.25
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1) semen
2) serum
3) tissue
4) blood swabs |
1,2,4) leakproof, 1.5 ml microfuge tube
3) whirl pac or plastic bag |
frozen gel packs |
W |
1 day from test day |
1) At least 1 ml sample needed.
2) Submit at least .5 ml.
3) 1cm3 or biopsy. Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
Additional Info.
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| Transmissable Gastroenteritis Virus - TGEV |
26.25
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1) feces
2) fecal swab
3) fresh small intestine
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1,3) whirl pac or leakpoof container
2)swab |
frozen gel packs |
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| Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia |
25.00 |
1) tissue
2) culture media
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sterile container |
frozen gel packs |
M-F |
3-5 days |
RT-PCR or qRT-PCR |
| Yersinia ruckeri |
26.25 |
1) tissue
2) culture media
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sterile container |
frozen gel packs |
M-F |
3-5 days |
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* The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory prefers pooling samples at the lab.
** Samples with low levels of virus may need to be expanded by virus isolation.
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