Avian Influenza (AI) PCR – Avian
Avian Influenza (AI) PCR – Avian
Samples must be submitted with the AIV Submission Form (linked below under Specimen Requirements). Mark the outside of the box with Molecular or AIV to alert staff of proper unpackaging.
SPECIES
Avian
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Molecular
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
Tracheal, Oropharyngeal, or Cloacal Swab(s)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Store and ship swabs cold, not frozen, on indirect ice packs. Package in leak-proof container with absorbent material
PRICE
N/A
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
AIV Laboratory Sample Submission Form
BHI or MTM Transport Media only. Samples must be no more than 3 days old.
TIME REQUIRED
2-5 business days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL
Veterinarian collected and submitted samples only. Click here for acceptable AIV collection protocol.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All swabs tested automatically for subtypes H5/H7 or Newcastle’s Disease. Actual additional testing is dependent on initial results. Please note, all non-negative results will require forwarding to NVSL for confirmation. Final report will not be issued until NVSL results are received by ISDA.