Test Information
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| Lab(desc) | Lab Test Name | Specimen Amount (Min Amount) | Shipping Conditions | Turn Around Time / Schedule | Comments | In State Fee | Out of State Fee | Method QL = Qualitative QN = Quantitative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serology | Brucella abortus by BAPA | 1.5 ml serum or 7 ml red top tube without separator gel. | Ship specimens to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Protect samples from extreme temperatures. | 1 working day / Test is performed Monday-Friday | NOTE: Brucellosis test results must be reported on a completed APHIS VS form 4-33 including the official ID of each individual animal sampled, submitted by the accredited veterinarian, to meet interstate movement, export, sale, and show requirements. | $6.00 | $9.00 | Plate Test (BAPA) Agglutination | sbovine, sporcine, sequine, swildlife, brucellosis |
| Serology | Brucella abortus by Card Agglutination | 1.5 ml of serum or 7 ml red top without serum separator gel. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Protect sample from extreme temperatures. | 1 working day / Test is performed Monday-Friday | NOTE: Brucellosis test results must be reported on a completed APHIS VS form 4-33 including the official ID of each individual animal sampled, submitted by the accredited veterinarian, to meet interstate movement, export, sale, and show requirements. | $6.00 | $9.00 | Card Agglutination | sbovine, sequine, sporcine, brucellosis |
| Serology | Brucella abortus Equine | 1.5 ml of serum or 7 ml red top without serum separator gel. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Protect sample from extreme temperatures. | 2 working day / Test is performed Monday-Friday | Detects antibodies to Brucella abortus (Fistulous withers) in equine serum samples. NOTE: Brucellosis test results must be reported on a completed APHIS VS form 4-33 including the official ID of each individual animal sampled, submitted by the accredited veterinarian, to meet interstate movement, export, sale, and show requirements. | $6.00 | $9.00 | Agglutination | sequine, brucellosis |
| Serology | Brucella canis | 1.5 ml serum or 7 ml red top tube without separator gel. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Protect sample from extreme temperatures. | 1 working day. Test will be done on Mondays | Detects antibodies to Brucella canis in serum samples. | $20.00 | $30.00 | IFA | scanine, brucellosis |
| Serology | Brucella melitensis | 1.5 ml serum or 7 ml red top tube without separator gel. | Ship specimen to the laboratory as quickly as possible. Protect sample from extreme temperatures. | 1 working day / Test is performed Monday-Friday | For caprine species only. | $5.00 | $7.50 | Card Agglutination | scaprine, sovine, scaprine, brucellosis |
| Serology | Brucellosis abortus Antibody by Complement Fixation (CF) | 1.5 ml serum or serum from 7 ml red top tube without separator gel. (1.5 ml of serum) | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be protected from extreme temperatures. | Please allow at least 7 working days for the result. | Test is performed at NVSL, Ames, Iowa. In addition to the test fee there will be a charge for shipping sample to NVSL. Note: for ovine samples testing will be Brucella ovis. If the compliment fixation method is needed, then it must be identified on the submitting paperwork. NOTE: Brucellosis test results must be reported on a completed APHIS VS form 4-33 including the official ID of each individual animal sampled, submitted by the accredited veterinarian, to meet interstate movement, export, sale, and show requirements. | $21.00 | $21.00 | Compliment Fixation | sbovine, Brucella, brucellosis |
| Serology | Brucellosis ovis Antibody ELISA | 1.5 ml serum or 7 ml red top tube without separator gel. | Ship specimen to the laboratory as quickly as possible. Protect sample from extreme temperatures. | Please allow at least 7 working days for the result | Please note: This test is sent to Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. There is an additional cost for shipping, please contact the UK VDL for the most current pricing. | 23.00 | 34.50 | ELISA | Brucella, sovine |