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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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| Diagnostic Plans | Equine Diarrhea- Panel 1 (Adult, Diagnostic Comprehensive Panel | Minimum 3 separate 50 gr fresh feces in leak proof container ( for aerobic culture, C. perfringens PCR, C. difficile PCR, Salmonella PCR, PHF PCR, Lawsonia PCR and fecal exam); Minimum 10 ml EDTA whole blood (for PHF PCR) | Fecal specimens should be freshly collected and submitted to the lab in cold chain. | 2-3 days for PCR tests (C. perfringens, C. difficile, Cryptosporidium, Salmonella, PHF and Lawsonia), aerobic culture and fecal exam. | UKVDL has developed this problem-based panel to assist practitioners with a focused diagnostic test selection that should increase the likelihood of arriving at an accurate diagnosis. The panel includes Aerobic culture (includes susceptibility) - Fecal Exam - Salmonella PCR - Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) PCR, C. perfringens PCR, C. difficile PCR, Cryptosporidium, - Lawsonia PCR, if needed. | $160.00 | $160.00 | Varies |
| Diagnostic Plans | Equine Diarrhea- Panel 2 (Foal, Diagnostic Comprehensive Panel | Samples needed:a- Minimum 3 separate 50 gr fresh feces in leak proof container (for Aerobic culture , C. perfringens PCR, C. difficile PCR, Salmonella PCR, Lawsonia PCR,rotavirus PCR, coronavirus PCR, Cl. difficile toxin ELISA, fecal exam) | Fecal specimens should be freshly collected and submitted to the lab in cold chain. | 2-3 days for PCR tests (C. perfringens, C. difficile, Cryptosporidium, Salmonella, Lawsonia, rotavirus and coronavirus), Clostridium difficile toxin ELISA, aerobic culture and fecal exam. | UKVDL has developed this problem-based panel to assist practitioners with a focused diagnostic test selection that should increase the likelihood of arriving at an accurate diagnosis. This panel includes following tests:- Aerobic bacterial culture (includes susceptibility) - Fecal exam - Clostridium difficile toxin ELISA - Clostridium perfringens PCR, C. difficile PCR, Cryptosporidium, Lawsonia PCR, rotavirus PCR, coronavirus PCR - Salmonella PCR. | $200.00 | $200.00 | Varies |
| Diagnostic Plans | Equine Diarrhea- Panel 3 (Bacterial Multiplex PCR) | Minimum 50 gr fecal specimen (at least), intestinal scraping, bacterial isolate, nucleic acid | Specimens are submitted in a well labeled leak-proof container maintained at cold temperature during transport. Do not submit fecal specimens in gloves, screw-cap tubes are preferred | This is a multiplex Real-time PCR assay. These test results are intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of Lawsonia intracellularis, Salmonella spp, Clostridium perfringens PCR, Clostridioides difficile PCR, Cryptosporidium, and Neorickettsia risticii (agent of potomac horse fever). Results should be considered in conjunction with the quality of specimen submitted, clinical signs and animal history. In case of positive results for Salmonella, aerobic culture can be requested and antimicrobial susceptibility performed. | $86.00 | $86.00 | PCR(QL) | |
| Diagnostic Plans | Equine Diarrhea- Panel 4 (Multiplex Viral PCR) | Minimum 50 gr fecal specimen (at least), intestinal scraping, viral isolate, nucleic acid | Specimens are submitted in a well labeled leak-proof container maintained at cold temperature during transport. Do not submit fecal specimens in gloves, screw-cap tubes are preferred. | This is a multiplex Real-time PCR assay. These test results are intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of equine rotavirus and equine coronavirus. Results should be considered in conjunction with the quality of specimen submitted, clinical signs and animal history. | $92.00 | $92.00 | PCR(QL) | |
| Diagnostic Plans | Equine Diarrhea- Panel 5 (Combined Bacterial and Viral Multiplex PCR) | Minimum 50 gr fecal specimen (at least), intestinal scraping, bacterial or viral isolate, nucleic acid | Specimens are submitted in a well labeled leak-proof container maintained at cold temperature during transport. Do not submit fecal specimens in gloves, screw-cap tubes are preferred. | This is a multiplex Real-time PCR assay. These test results are intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of Lawsonia intracellularis, Salmonella spp, Neorickettsia risticii (agent of potomac horse fever), Clostridium perfringens PCR, Clostridioides difficile PCR, Cryptosporidium, equine rotavirus, and equine coronavirus. Results should be considered in conjunction with the quality of specimen submitted, clinical signs and animal history. In case of positive results for Salmonella, aerobic culture can be requested and antimicrobial susceptibility performed. | $160.00 | $160.00 | PCR(QL) | |
| Diagnostic Plans | Equine Hepatitis Viruses - Real-time PCR Panel | Serum, plasma, and whole blood (EDTA, minimum 10 ml) liver, liver biopsy | Specimens are submitted in a well labeled leak-proof container maintained at cold temperature during transport | 2 working days | The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has validated an Equine Hepatitis real-time-PCR panel to detect Equine Parvovirus and Equine Hepacivirus in clinical samples. These assays can be performed either individually for Equine Parvovirus or Equine Hepacivirus or together as the Equine Hepatitis Panel. Both viruses have been reported to cause hepatitis in experimental horse models and have been associated with liver disease in naturally infected, clinically ill horses. As both viruses can be present in clinically normal horses, PCR results should be interpreted in conjunction with history, clinical findings, and other laboratory results. | $63.00 | $63.00 | PCR(QL) |
| Diagnostic Plans | Equine Respiratory Panel (Comprehensive panel) | Samples needed:a- Transtracheal wash (preferred sample) (or bronchial alveolar lavage fluid) and whole blood (for Equine Herpesvirus Type-1,2, 4, 5 PCR, Influenza Virus PCR, and virus isolation) b- (2) swabs inoculated with sample and placed in aerobic transport media (Amies with charcoal) (for Aerobic culture and Fungal culture) | Specimens should be freshly collected and submitted to the lab in cold chain. | 2-3 days for PCR tests (Equine Herpes virus type 1,2,4,5; Influenza virus) and aerobic culture. Fungal culture may take up to 10 - 18 days. / | UKVDL has developed this problem-based panel to assist practitioners with a focused diagnostic test selection that should increase the likelihood of arriving at an accurate diagnosis. This panel includes following tests:- Aerobic culture (includes antibiotic susceptibility) (includes R. equi real-time PCR virulence factor) - Fungal culture - Equine Herpesvirus Type-1 (including pathotyping), EHV-4, EHV- 2 and 5 PCR - Streptococcus equi. PCR -Influenza Virus PCR - Virus Isolation. | $240.00 | $360.00 | Varies |
| Diagnostic Plans | Equine Respiratory Panel Adult (PCR Only) | Samples needed: 10 mL anticoagulated whole blood(EDTA), swab, wash, or aspirate, 200 mg tissue, viral isolates, upper respiratory tract swabs, and upper respiratory tract washes. | Specimens should be freshly collected and submitted to the lab in cold chain. Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1-2 working days | UKVDL has developed this problem-based panel to assist practitioners with a focused diagnostic test selection that should increase the likelihood of arriving at an accurate diagnosis. This panel includes the following tests: Equine Herpesvirus Type-1 (pathotyping can be added for an additional charge, if needed), EHV-4, EHV- 2 and 5 PCR, Streptococcus equi. PCR -Influenza Virus PCR. This is an all PCR Panel, for further diagnostic solutions, please see the Equine Respiratory Panel (Comprehensive). | $175.00 | $262.50 | Real-time PCR (QL) |
| Diagnostic Plans | Equine Respiratory Panel Foal (PCR Only) | Samples needed: 10 mL anticoagulated whole blood(EDTA), swab, wash, or aspirate, 200 mg tissue, viral isolates, upper respiratory tract swabs, and upper respiratory tract washes. | Specimens should be freshly collected and submitted to the lab in cold chain. Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1-2 working days | UKVDL has developed this problem-based panel to assist practitioners with a focused diagnostic test selection that should increase the likelihood of arriving at an accurate diagnosis. This panel includes the following Real Time PCR tests: R. equi real-time PCR (including virulence factor), Equine Herpesvirus Type-1 (pathotyping can be added for an additional charge, if needed), EHV-4, EHV- 2 and 5 PCR, Streptococcus equi. PCR -Influenza Virus PCR. This is an all PCR Panel, for further diagnostic solutions, please see the Equine Respiratory Panel (Comprehensive). | $190.00 | $285.00 | Real-time PCR (QL) |
| Diagnostic Plans | Feline Respiratory Panel | Respiratory swabs (nasal and/or nasopharyngeal) from clinical cases or tissues from respiratory tract (such as lung) from necropsied cases. | Specimens should be submitted in a well labeled leak-proof container maintained at cold temperature during transport. | Two working days. | Several bacterial and viral pathogens are the causative agents of Feline Infectious Respiratory Disease (FIRD) alone or combination. Since these pathogens may cause similar clinical signs, diagnosis based on signs alone can be difficult. Therefore, a quick and an accurate molecular diagnostic panel has been validated to identify the presence of causative FIRD agents. This panel includes common pathogens including Mycoplasma felis, Bordetella bronchiseptica, feline herpesvirus (FHV), feline calicivirus (FCV), Chlamydophila and influenza virus A (IA). It is recommended to test animals during early stages of the disease, and before starting antimicrobial treatment. Practioners may request other tests (with additional fee) such as bacterial aerobic, fungal and/or viral culture if other pathogens are suspected. | $90.00 | $90.00 | Real-time PCR (QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Anaplasma marginale real-time PCR | Minimum 5-10 ml whole blood (EDTA) specimen, minimum 10 gr tissues (preferably spleen). | Specimens are submitted in a well labeled leak-proof container maintained at cold temperature during transport. | 1-2 working days / Monday through Friday | Anaplasmosis, caused by Anaplasma marginale, is one of the most prevalent tick-transmitted rickettsial diseases of cattle worldwide. This real-time PCR test has been validated to detect Anaplasma marginale in necropsied animals and blood samples. | $40.00 | $60.00 | Real-time PCR(QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Anaplasma/Theileria Tick Panel PCR (Bovine Only) | Minimum 5-10ml whole blood (EDTA), minimum 10gm tissues (preferably spleen). | Specimens are submitted in a well labeled, leak-proof container maintained at cold temperature during transport. | 1-2 working days/M-F | Anaplasma marginale and Theileria orientalis are two of the most prevalent tick-transmitted rickettsial and hemoprotozoan diseases of cattle worldwide. Infection with these hemoprotozoan microorganisms may cause anemia, lethargy, abortion, jaundice and death. They may also be detected in asymptomatic animals. | $69.00 | $103.50 | Real-time PCR (QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Avian Influenza (NAHLN Methods) | Poultry oropharyngeal swab (OS) suspended in either 3-3.5 mL or 5-5.5 ml of brain heart infusion (BHI) broth . Up to 5 or 11 OS can bee pooled and suspended in 3-3.5 mL or 5-5.5 ml of BHI respectively. 1 wild bird cloacal swab suspended in 3-3.5 mL BHI (remove swab prior to transport). Entire tissue or alternatively 5 mm3 piece tissues added to 3.0 mL of BHI | The preferred specimen type is dependent upon species of bird as well as purpose, surveillance of highly pathogenic (HP) AI or low pathogenic (LP) AI. Poultry (single bird) oropharyngeal / tracheal swabs . Poultry (pool, up to 5 birds) oropharyngeal/tracheal swabs. Wild Bird cloacal swabs (no pools accepted, do not pool). Fresh Tissue from wild birds or poultry (no pools accepted, do not pool) spleen, lung, intestine | 1-2 working days | $57.00 | $85.50 | Real-time PCR(QL) | |
| Molecular Biology | Bluetongue Virus (BTV) real-time PCR | 10 ml whole blood (EDTA), swab, tissue (spleen is the preferred organ, minimum 0.3 gr) or viral isolate | Please submit the specimens as soon as possible in refrigerated conditions. | 2 working days | This test has been developed to detect Bluetongue Virus (BTV) in clinical specimens. | $40.00 | $60.00 | Real-time PCR(QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Bluetongue Virus (BTV) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (EHDV) real-time PCR | 10 ml whole blood (EDTA), swab, tissue (minimum 0.3 gr) or viral isolate | Please submit the specimens as soon as possible in refrigerated conditions. | 2 working day | This test has been developed to detect both Bluetongue Virus (BTV) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (EHDV) using a multiplex real-time PCR assay. | $57.00 | $85.50 | Real-time PCR(QL) |