AHL Diagnostic Section: Serology

Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) – Serology

Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) – Serology
SPECIES
Caprine and Ovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon Request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.5mL serum (2.0mL preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Do not freeze whole blood. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$13.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Store blood samples at 2-7°C. If serum only, samples can be stored frozen. Do not freeze whole blood. Store for no longer than 28 days.

TIME REQUIRED
1-2 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives. Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Avian Influenza (AI) ELISA – Bovine

Avian Influenza (AI) ELISA – Bovine
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
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Submissions must be received by Wednesday, 12:00pm sample receipt cutoff.
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>6mL raw milk in a 15mL or 50mL screw-top conical tube, no more than 75% full; no snap cap containers.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Store and ship milk samples cold, not frozen, on indirect ice packs. Each sample should be in an individual, sealable bag with absorbent material, paperwork in a separate sealed bag. Package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
N/A
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

AIV Laboratory Sample Submission Form

No preservatives added. Samples must be no more than 5 days old.

TIME REQUIRED
2-5 business days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Veterinarian collected and submitted samples only. Click here for the ISDA AIV Sample Collection Guide.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All milk samples submitted for AIV PCR are also tested via ELISA per federal guidance.

Contact the laboratory prior to sample submission if you are wanting to request AIV ELISA testing only.

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West Nile Virus ELISA (equine only)

West Nile Virus ELISA (equine only)
SPECIES
Equine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Tuesday (2:00 pm sample receipt cutoff). Samples will be set-up on Wednesday (2:00 pm sample receipt cutoff) on weeks Monday is a State holiday.
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>1.0 mL Serum (2.0 mL preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$25.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Store blood samples at 2-7°C. If serum only, samples can be stored frozen. Store for no longer than 28 days.

TIME REQUIRED
2-3 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP) ELISA

Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP) ELISA
Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP) ELISA
SPECIES
Ovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.5 mL Serum (2.0 mL preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$10.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Store blood samples at 2-7°C. If serum only, samples can be stored frozen. Store for no longer than 28 days.

TIME REQUIRED
1-2 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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Neospora caninum ELISA

Neospora caninum ELISA
SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Variable
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.5 mL Serum (2.0 mL preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$15.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Store blood samples at 2-7°C. If serum only, samples can be stored frozen. Store for no longer than 28 days.

TIME REQUIRED
7-10 Days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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Johne’s (paratuberculosis) ELISA

Johne’s (paratuberculosis) ELISA
SPECIES
Bovine and Caprine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.5 mL Serum (2.0 mL preferred) >0.5 mL Plasma (2.0 mL preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$10.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Store blood samples at 2-7°C. If serum only, samples can be stored frozen. Store for no longer than 28 days.

TIME REQUIRED
1-2 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) ELISA

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) ELISA
Received by 1:00
SPECIES
Equine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.5 mL Serum (2 mL preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$14.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Store blood samples at 2-7°C. If serum only, samples can be stored frozen. Store for no longer than 28 days.

TIME REQUIRED
End of business day (if received before 1:00 pm). Please allow up to 10 business days for final results, as all non-negative samples will be sent to NVSL for confirmation testing.
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

USDA states that the ELISA test is deliberately sensitive, and some false positive results are expected.  This may delay your results up to 5 business days.

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Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) AGID

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) AGID
SPECIES
Equine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.5 mL Serum (2.0 mL preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material
PRICE
$12.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Store blood samples at 2-7°C. If serum only, samples can be stored frozen. Store for no longer than 28 days.

TIME REQUIRED
1 -2 days Please allow up to 10 business days for final results, as all non-negative samples will be sent to NVSL for confirmation testing.
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) ELISA

Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) ELISA
SPECIES
Caprine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.5 mL Serum (2.0 mL preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$11.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Store blood samples at 2-7°C. If serum only, samples can be stored frozen. Store for no longer than 28 days.

TIME REQUIRED
1-2 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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Brucella, Caprine/Dairy Ovine – Card (Idaho)

Brucella, Caprine/Dairy Ovine – Card (Idaho)
SPECIES
Caprine and Ovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Brucellosis and Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>1.0 mL Serum (2 mL preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$5.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Store blood samples at 2-7°C. If serum only, samples can be stored frozen. Store for no longer than 28 days.

TIME REQUIRED
1 day
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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