Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Genetic Analysis
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics/PCR
Species
Bovine
Fee
$165.36
Days tested
Weekly. In most cases, samples need to be in the lab by noon the day before the scheduled test for processing and preparation.
Turnaround time
2-4 weeks
Specimen Requirements
1) Serum (at least 300 µl) 2) Virus isolate (at least 300 µl) 3) Tissue (1 cm3 or biopsy)
Shipping container
1,2) 1.5 ml microfuge tube 3) WHIRL-PAK or plastic bag
Coolant
Frozen gel packs
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
2) Must come with a copy of a USDA shipping permit
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery
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.