Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) for Alpacas & Llamas Real-Time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics/PCR
Species
Camelid
Fee
$7.28
Days tested
Tuesdays and Fridays (samples should arrive at least 24 hours before). In most cases, samples need to be in the lab by noon the day before the scheduled test for processing and preparation.
Turnaround time
3 business days
Specimen Requirements
1) Serum 2) Tissue 3) buffy coat
Shipping container
1) Leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube 2) WHIRL-PAK or plastic bag 3) 3-5 ml purple top whole blood tube
Coolant
Frozen gel packs
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
Cost is per sample. Samples will be pooled in groups up to 5 and results will be reported as individual animals. 3) Processing of whole blood samples requires extra time, and could add 1-2 days to the turnaround time of the assay. Following the guidelines listed under the Submitted Specimen Requirements will provide an adequate sample volume to conduct this test. If multiple tests are to be requested on a specimen, there may not be adequate sample volume to perform each test. Please submit an adequate sample volume to meet the requirements of each test.