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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology | Field Necropsy - Poultry/Food birds | Formalin fixed tissue in double-sealed container, with absorbent. Fresh tissue in leak-proof containers, specimens should be kept cool during transport. | Within 10 business days. / Animals received 7 days/week during business hours; Necropsies performed Mon - Sat. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $52.00 | $78.00 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Poultry & other birds raised for food (up to 3 birds) | Poultry are the ONLY species that may be submitted live. | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $86.00 | $129.00 | NULL | |
| Serology | Avian Influenza Virus Antibody by AGID | 1.5 ml serum or 2-3 ml of blood in a micro-collection tube. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be protected from extreme temperatures. | 2-3 working days / Test is performed Monday-Friday; schedule varies according to workload. Please contact Serology if results are needed by a specific date. | This test is part of the NPIP program for flock certification / recertification, and specimens submitted for NPIP must submit a completed VS 9-2 form. Please note: cutoff time for AGID testing is 12:00 pm. Samples received after this time will be set on the next work day. Results may take as long as 48 hours from date of setup. | $3.25 | $4.88 | AGID |
| Serology | Avian Influenza Virus Antibody by ELISA | 1.5 ml of serum or 2-3 ml of blood in micro-collection tubes | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be protected from extreme temperatures. | 1-2 working days / Test is performed Monday through Friday, schedule varies according to workload. Please contact serology if results are needed by a specific date. | This test is also part of the NPIP program for flock certification/re certification, and specimens submitted for NPIP testing must have a completed VS 9-2 form. | $3.50 | $3.50 | ELISA |
| Serology | Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) | 1.5 ml serum or 3.0 ml of blood submitted in a micro-collection tube. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be protected from extreme temperatures. | Minimum of 1 working day, may be longer if additional testing is required. / Test is performed Monday-Friday | This test is also part of the NPIP program for flock certification/re certification, and specimens submitted for NPIP testing must have a completed VS 9-2 form. NOTE: If the mycoplasma test is positive the sample will be sent off for additional testing at an additional cost. | $3.50 | $3.50 | ELISA |
| Serology | Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) | 1.5 ml serum or 3.0 ml of blood submitted in a micro-collection tube. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be protected from extreme temperatures. | Minimum of 1 working day, may be longer if additional testing is required. / Test is performed Monday-Friday. | This test is also part of the NPIP program for flock certification/re certification, and specimens submitted for NPIP testing must have a completed VS 9-2 form. NOTE: If the mycoplasma test is positive the sample will be sent off for additional testing at an additional cost. | $3.50 | $3.50 | ELISA |
| Serology | Newcastle Disease Virus Antibody | 1.5 ml serum or 3.0 ml whole blood. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be protected from extreme temperatures. | Test referred to another laboratory. Shipping charges will apply. | Detects antibody to Newcastle Virus in chicken serum. | Referred | Referred | ELISA |
| Serology | Salmonella pullorum-typhoid | 1.0 ml serum or 3 ml of blood submitted in a micro-dilution tube. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be protected from extreme temperatures. | Minimum of 2 working days, may be longer if additional testing is required. / Test is performed Monday-Friday. | Note: if the plate agglutination test is positive, a microagglutination test will automatically be set up. | $1.50 | $2.25 | Plate & Micro- Agglutination |