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 |
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| 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. | $3.25 | $4.88 | ELISA |
| Serology | Babesia caballi | 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 Working day from date of set up / Samples must be received by 8:30 am on day of testing to be included in the run. Test is performed on Thursdays. Please contact Serology if results are needed by a specific date. | Detects antibodies to Babesia caballi in equine serum samples. | $23.00 | $23.00 | cELISA |
| Serology | Blastomyces Antibody | 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. | 1-3 days from date of set up. / Test ran Monday-Friday | Detects antibodies to Blastomyces dermatidis using agar gel immunodiffusion. Please note: cutoff time for AGID testing is 12:00 pm. Samples received after this time will be set on the next test day. This test may take up to 48 hours from date of setup. | $15.00 | $22.50 | AGID |
| Serology | Bluetongue | 1.5 ml serum or 7 ml red top tube without separator gel. | Ship to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Protect the sample from extreme temperatures. | 1 working day / Test is performed Tuesdays and Fridays. Samples must be in receiving by 9:00 am for same day set up. If results are needed by a particular day please contact the laboratory. | Detects antibodies to Bluetongue virus in bovine, caprine, ovine, cervine, and camelid species using a competitive ELISA assay. | $7.00 | $10.50 | cELISA |
| Serology | Bovine Leukemia Virus | 1.5 ml serum 7 ml red top tube without separator gel. | Ship sample to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Protect sample from extreme temperatures. | 1 working day / Samples must be received by 8:30 am on day of testing to be included in the run. Test is performed Tuesday and Fridays, results are available on same day as testing | Detects antibodies to the Bovine Leukemia Virus. | $7.25 | $10.88 | ELISA |
| Serology | Bovine/Ruminant Pregnancy Test | 7 ml red top tube or 1.5 ml serum (1.5 ml serum NOTE: for buffalo send in an EDTA tube) | Ship specimen to the laboratory as quickly as possible. Protect sample from extreme temperatures. | 1 working day from date of setup / Test is performed on Wednesdays. Samples must be received by 8:30 am on day of testing to be included in the run. | Test detects pregnancy-associated glycoproteins in serum as a marker for pregnancy from 28 days post-breeding in cattle and goats, from 35 days post breeding in sheep, and from 30 days post breeding in buffalo. Test can be used at 60 days or greater post calving for cattle and buffalo. Currently there is no information available for post kidding in goats and sheep. No diagnostic test is 100% accurate. Confirmation of pregnancy status by veterinary palpation or ultrasound is recommended. | $5.00 | $7.50 | ELISA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Serology | Canine Heartworm Antigen | 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 specimen to the laboratory as quickly as possible. Protect sample from extreme temperatures. | 1 working day / Test is performed Monday-Friday | Detect the presence of Canine heartworm antigen (Dirofilaria immitis )in serum or plasma | $18.00 | $27.00 | ELISA |
| Serology | Canine Pregnancy Test | 1.0 ml of serum or plasma, 3.0 ml of blood (1.0 ml of serum or plasma) | Ship to the lab as quickly as possible on ice. | 1 working day / Test is performed Monday-Friday | NOTE: samples must be tested within 4 hours of collection if stored at room temperature, and within 48 hours of collection if refrigerated. Test measures Relaxin levels in serum or plasma. | $15.00 | $22.50 | ELISA |