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 | Fluid Cytology without Fluid Analysis | Fluid in EDTA or red top tube on ice pack. If slides are submitted, please label and submit in a well padded, rigid container. | 1-2 business days | Cytology from fluid submitted $57 1-2 sites; $57 per additional site (3+ sites). Slides for cytologic examination will be made from submitted fluid. Cytologic examination of any submitted slides prepared from fluid is included. | $57.00 | $85.50 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Equine <1 year | Include placenta whenever possible. | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $251.00 | $376.50 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Equine adult | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page here: https://vdl.uky.edu/necropsy-info | $428.00 | $642.00 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Equine Placenta | Within 10 business days. | See Examination of equine placenta https://vdl.uky.edu/examination-equine-placenta | $103.00 | $154.50 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Food animal <1 year | If fetus, include placenta whenever possible. | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $114.00 | $171.00 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Food animal adult | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $183.00 | $274.50 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Food animal Placenta | Within 10 business days. | See https://vdl.uky.edu/necropsy-info | $52.00 | $78.00 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Legal Case | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $228.00 | $342.00 | 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 | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Small animal/exotic | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $206.00 | $308.00 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Rabies - Head Removal and Specimen Forwarding | Intact skull (no gunshot wound) and or fresh complete brain and brainstem | Keep specimen refrigerated and send in a leak proof container to the laboratory as soon as possible | Specimens will be sent to the Frankfort Rabies laboratory for testing (scheduled courier runs Mon-Fri except on holidays). Specimen may also be taken directly to Rabies lab: tinyurl.com/kydols | UKVDL will only accept specimens from Kentucky animals for rabies testing. | $1.00 | $1.00 | NULL |
| Pathology | Spinal Cord Removal | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $257.00 | $385.50 | NULL | ||
| Serology | Anaplasma phagocytophilum/platys Antibody | 1.5 ml serum or 7 ml red top tube without separator gel. Note: Whole blood or plasma can also be used for testing. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be protected from extreme temperatures. | 1 working day / Test is performed Monday-Friday | Detects antibodies to Anaplasma phagocytophilum / platys in serum samples, validated with canine and equine species. | $18.00 | $27.00 | ELISA |
| Serology | Anaplasmosis | 1.5 ml serum or 7 ml red top tube without separator gel. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be protected from extreme temperatures. | 1-2 working days - Test is performed on Mondays and Thursdays. Specimens need to be in receiving by 9:00 am for same day set up. Please contact Serology if results are needed by a specific date. | Detects antibodies to Anaplasma marginale in bovine serum samples. In cases of suspected anaplasmosis, we recommend that a purple top tube be sent in at the same time for a CBC and differential. | $10.25 | $15.38 | cELISA |
| 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 |