AHL Diagnostic Section: Bacteriology

Aerobic Culture [1] Set-Up (per sample)

Aerobic Culture [1] Set-Up (per sample)
SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
5-10 g per tissue; >2 mL fluids; >2 g feces Tissue, fluid (e.g., urine, milk), feces or swab
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship samples cold, NOT frozen, on indirect ice packs. If sending a liquid sample, package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$16.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

N/A

TIME REQUIRED
2-10 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Aseptic collection. If sending feces, collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris. Keep cold but not frozen. Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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Abortion Screen (Caprine/Ovine)–Fetal Necropsy

Abortion Screen (Caprine/Ovine)–Fetal Necropsy
Necropsy
SPECIES
Caprine and Ovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Monday-Friday
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
Whole animal and placenta. Tissues collected: cotyledons/placenta, fetal lung, liver, stomach contents. If no placenta, will use umbilical tissue or swab inside of fetus mouth.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship as soon as possible (overnight recommended). Ship samples cold, NOT frozen, on indirect ice packs. Package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$80.00 per animal
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Submit whole fetus and placenta

TIME REQUIRED
1-2 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Minimize external debris. Collect and ship as soon as possible.
Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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Abortion Screen (Caprine/Ovine)

Abortion Screen (Caprine/Ovine)
Campylobacter Culture, Chlamydia FA, and Multiple Stains
SPECIES
Caprine and Ovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
5-10 g per tissue; >2 mL fluids Tissue: cotyledons/placenta, fetal lung, liver, stomach contents. If no placenta, use umbilical tissue or swab inside of fetus mouth.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship samples cold, NOT frozen, on indirect ice packs. If sending a liquid sample, package in leak-proof container with absorbent material. Only one tissue sample per bag.
PRICE
$178.00 up to 4 tissue types; $39.00 per each additional tissue type
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

N/A

TIME REQUIRED
3-10 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Aseptic collection. Place fluids in sterile, sealed collection tube. Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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