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Updated July 1, 2024

The AHL only accepts veterinarian collected/submitted samples, with rare exceptions.  Please contact the lab for more information.

Phone:  208-332-8570 | Email:  ahl@isda.idaho.gov

Note:  A $4.00 accession fee will be applied to all submissions except for EIA and B. abortus (in cattle).

Testing of samples received in the late afternoon may not begin until the following business day. 

Submit only one animal specimen per sample—do not pool different samples together. If samples are to be pooled for testing, the lab will do so in house.

Abortion Screen (Caprine/Ovine)

N/A

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
$155.00 up to 4 tissue types; $35.00 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

Abortion Screen (Caprine/Ovine)–Fetal Necropsy

N/A

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
$71.50 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

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

N/A

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
$14.50
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

Aerobic Culture [2] Identification (per isolate)

N/A

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
N/A
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
N/A
PRICE
$33.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

N/A

TIME REQUIRED
2-10 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Laboratory will perform on isolated bacteria from received samples. Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Anaerobe Screen (per sample)

This is a SCREEN to rule out anaerobes. Anaerobic cultures will be referred out for additional testing and fees. If desired, this test may be coupled with standard Aerobic Culture Set-Up and Aerobic Culture ID and their associated costs.

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, fluids, feces or swab (tissues/fluids preferred)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship at room temperature--DO NOT pack with ice packs. Use anaerobe transport media/tube. If sending a liquid sample, package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$27.50 plus referral fees
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Sample MUST be in a commercial anaerobe transport media/tube.

TIME REQUIRED
7-14 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Aseptic collection. Take great care to minimize aerobic exposure. Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a SCREEN to rule out anaerobes. Anaerobic cultures will be referred out for additional testing and fees. If desired, this test may be coupled with standard Aerobic Culture Set-Up and Aerobic Culture ID and their associated costs.

Anaplasmosis ELISA Testing Not Currently Offered. Samples will be referred to an external lab.

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
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

Antibiotic Sensitivity–Companion

Sensitivity panels (companion, non-companion, mastitis), unless specified by veterinarian, are chosen at the discretion of the AHL. Companion antibiotic panel: Amikacin; Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid; Ampicillin; Cefazolin; Cefoxitin; Cefpodoxime; Ceftiof

SPECIES
Companion animal
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
N/A
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
N/A
PRICE
$38.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Sensitivities may not be performed on Gram-positive bacilli.

TIME REQUIRED
3-10 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Laboratory will perform on isolated bacteria from received samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sensitivity panels (companion, non-companion, mastitis), unless specified by veterinarian, are chosen at the discretion of the AHL. Companion antibiotic panel: Amikacin; Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid; Ampicillin; Cefazolin; Cefoxitin; Cefpodoxime; Ceftiof

Antibiotic Sensitivity–Mastitis

Sensitivity panels (companion, non-companion, mastitis), unless specified by veterinarian, are chosen at the discretion of the AHL.

Mastitis antibiotic panel:

Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid; Ampicillin; Cefoxitin; Ceftiofur; Cephalothin; Erythromycin; Neomycin; Novobiocin; Oxacillin; Oxytetracycline; Penicillin-G; Tetracycline; Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
N/A
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
N/A
PRICE
$27.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Laboratory will perform on isolated bacteria from received samples.

TIME REQUIRED
3-10 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Laboratory will perform on isolated bacteria from received samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sensitivity panels (companion, non-companion, mastitis), unless specified by veterinarian, are chosen at the discretion of the AHL.

Mastitis antibiotic panel:

Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid; Ampicillin; Cefoxitin; Ceftiofur; Cephalothin; Erythromycin; Neomycin; Novobiocin; Oxacillin; Oxytetracycline; Penicillin-G; Tetracycline; Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

Antibiotic Sensitivity–Non-Companion

Sensitivity panels (companion, non-companion, mastitis), unless specified by veterinarian, are chosen at the discretion of the AHL.

Non-companion antibiotic panel:
Ampicillin; Ceftiofur; Clindamycin; Enrofloxacin; Erythromycin; Gamithromycin; Gentamicin; Neomycin; Oxytetracycline; Penicillin-G; Spectinomycin; Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim; Tetracycline; Tilmicosin

SPECIES
Non-companion animal
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
N/A
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
N/A
PRICE
$27.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Sensitivities may not be performed on Gram-positive bacilli.

TIME REQUIRED
3-10 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Laboratory will perform on isolated bacteria from received samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sensitivity panels (companion, non-companion, mastitis), unless specified by veterinarian, are chosen at the discretion of the AHL.

Non-companion antibiotic panel:
Ampicillin; Ceftiofur; Clindamycin; Enrofloxacin; Erythromycin; Gamithromycin; Gentamicin; Neomycin; Oxytetracycline; Penicillin-G; Spectinomycin; Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim; Tetracycline; Tilmicosin

Avian Influenza (AI) AGID

N/A

SPECIES
Avian
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.2 mL Serum
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$6.50
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

Avian Influenza (AI) ELISA

N/A

SPECIES
Avian
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.2 mL Serum
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$7.00
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

Bluetongue AGID

This test can cross-react with other Orbivirus serogroups, such as epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), so ELISA confirmation is recommended on all positive results.

SPECIES
Ruminant
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
$9.00
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.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This test can cross-react with other Orbivirus serogroups, such as epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), so ELISA confirmation is recommended on all positive results.

Bluetongue ELISA

N/A

SPECIES
Ruminant
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
$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
7-10 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Bovine Leukosis (BLV) ELISA

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
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

Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Ag-ELISA (PI)

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>1.0 mL Serum (2.0 mL preferred) OR 1 cm Ear Notch (with no saline/preservatives)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$10.00
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

Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) PCR-Individual

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Molecular
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
1 cm Ear Notch (with no saline/preservatives)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship as soon as possible (overnight recommended) or freeze immediately (avoid freeze/thaw). Ship samples cold on indirect ice packs. Package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$38.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Ear Notch (1 cm with no saline/preservatives)

TIME REQUIRED
3-5 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Aseptic collection. Place sample in individual sealed container.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) PCR-Pooled

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Molecular
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
1 cm Ear Notch (with no saline/preservatives)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship as soon as possible (overnight recommended) or freeze immediately (avoid freeze/thaw). Ship samples cold on indirect ice packs. Package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$77.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Ear Notch (1 cm with no saline/preservatives)

LAB WILL POOL (up to 24 samples per pool)

TIME REQUIRED
3-5 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Aseptic collection. Place each sample in a sterile individual sealed container.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Brucella canis ELISA

N/A

SPECIES
Canine
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
$10.00
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 7 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

Brucella ovis (Ovine epididymitis) ELISA

N/A

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
$10.00
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

Brucella, Caprine/Dairy Ovine – Card (Idaho)

N/A

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
$4.00
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

Brucella, Cattle (Idaho)

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Brucellosis
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
No charge
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 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Brucella, Other Species

N/A

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Brucellosis
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
$8.00
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

Brucella, Out-of-State Bovine

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Brucellosis
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

Brucella, Out-of-State Farmed Elk-FPA

N/A

SPECIES
Elk
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Brucellosis
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. More information: Canadian Elk Sample Submission
PRICE
$10.00
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

Campylobacter Culture (Feces)

N/A

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon Request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
2 g Feces or >2 mL Fluid Feces (all species)
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
$66.00
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

Campylobacter Culture (Fetal tissue)

N/A

SPECIES
Caprine and Ovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon Request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
5-10 g Tissues (caprine, ovine). Tissues: fetal lung, liver, stomach contents, placenta/cotyledons (preferred), umbilical tissue, 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
$66.00 up to 4 tissue types
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

Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) ELISA

N/A

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
$9.50
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

Chlamydia Fluorescent Antibody (FA) Test

N/A

SPECIES
Caprine and Ovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon Request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
5-10 g tissue Tissue: placenta, cotyledons, fetal lung, liver. If no placenta, use umbilical tissue or swab inside of fetus mouth. If sending a swab, send TWO in separate tubes.
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
$95.00 up to 4 tissue types
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

N/A

TIME REQUIRED
3-4 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Aseptic collection

Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Cryptosporidium

N/A

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Parasitology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g Fresh feces (or >5 mL if liquid)
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
$20.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples will be rejected if frozen.

TIME REQUIRED
1 day
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris.

Keep cold but not frozen.

Samples may be tested up to 4 days after collection if kept cold.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) AGID*

N/A

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
$10.00
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

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) ELISA*

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.

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
$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
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.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

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.

Fecal Egg Count–Quantitative

N/A

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Parasitology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g Fresh feces (or >5 mL if liquid)
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
$21.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples will be rejected if frozen.

TIME REQUIRED
1 day
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris.

Keep cold but not frozen.

Samples may be tested up to 4 days after collection if kept cold.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Fecal Egg Float–Detection

N/A

SPECIES
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g Fresh feces (or >5 mL if liquid)
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
$13.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples will be rejected if frozen.

TIME REQUIRED
1 day
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris.

Keep cold but not frozen.

Samples may be tested up to 4 days after collection if kept cold.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Fecal Sedimentation (flukes)

N/A

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Parasitology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g (or >5 mL if liquid) Fresh feces
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
$21.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples will be rejected if frozen.

TIME REQUIRED
1 day
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris.

Keep cold but not frozen.

Samples may be tested up to 4 days after collection if kept cold.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Johne’s (paratuberculosis) ELISA

N/A

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
$9.50
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

Johne’s (paratuberculosis) PCR-Individual

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Molecular
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g Feces
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship samples cold or frozen. Package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$42.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Feces

TIME REQUIRED
3-5 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Collect fresh feces. Do not cross contaminate with other samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Johne’s (paratuberculosis) PCR-Pooled

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Molecular
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g Feces (send individual samples)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship samples cold or frozen. Package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$46.00 per pool
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Feces

LAB WILL POOL

TIME REQUIRED
3-5 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Collect fresh feces. Do not cross contaminate with other samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Lungworm Detection and Identification (Baermann)

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine, Caprine, Equine, and Ovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Parasitology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>10 g Fresh feces Note: Include >15 g if requesting additional parasitology tests.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship samples cold, NOT frozen, on indirect ice packs. Package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$22.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples will be rejected if frozen.

TIME REQUIRED
2-3 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Send samples as soon as possible (24-48 hours).  However, samples may be tested up to 4 days after collection if kept cold.

Collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris.  DO NOT collect portion of feces that has been in contact with the ground.

Keep cold but not frozen.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Neospora caninum ELISA

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
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
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP) ELISA

N/A

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
$9.50
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

Salmonella Culture (RapidCheck)

N/A

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
Tissue, swab, environmental swab, feces, poultry bedding. >2 g Tissues/feces >5 g Bedding
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
$25.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

N/A

TIME REQUIRED
3 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Aseptic collection

 

Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Salmonella enteritidis Culture (RapidCheck)

N/A

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
Tissue, swab, environmental swab, feces, poultry bedding. >2 g Tissues/feces >5 g Bedding
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
$25.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

N/A

TIME REQUIRED
3 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Aseptic collection

 

Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Salmonella pullorum-typhoid

N/A

SPECIES
Avian
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>0.2 mL Serum
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship blood samples cold. If serum only, samples can be shipped frozen. Package securely in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$2.50
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 day
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Do not use tube with additives.

Click here for acceptable serology samples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Scours Panel

A scours panel will include these three tests.  Veterinarians may choose one, two, or all three tests (the full scours panel).

SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology and Parasitology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g (or >5 mL if liquid) Fresh feces
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
Scours panel: $57.00 Individual tests: Cryptosporidium, Salmonella enteritidis, Coccidiosis (fecal float)
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples will be rejected if frozen.

TIME REQUIRED
3-4 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris.

Keep cold but not frozen.

Samples may be tested up to 4 days after collection if kept cold.

 

Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A scours panel will include these three tests.  Veterinarians may choose one, two, or all three tests (the full scours panel).

Tritrichomonas foetus PCR*

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Molecular
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
Send samples inoculated into any of the following: BioMed InPouch; BioMed TF-Transit tube; 15 mL centrifuge tube with 3-5 mL PBS.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Freeze samples after collection. Ship with frozen gel pack.
PRICE
Tube $22.00, Pouch $24.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples for PCR testing do not require incubation. Freeze samples after collection.

TIME REQUIRED
2-5 days Turnaround times may be delayed due to seasonal factors.
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Bulls: collect smegma from glans penis/swab prepuce sheath

Cows: collect cervical mucus or vaginal discharge

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

Tritrichomonas foetus Pooled PCR*

N/A

SPECIES
Bovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Molecular
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
Send samples inoculated into any of the following: BioMed InPouch; BioMed TF-Transit tube; 15 mL centrifuge tube with 3-5 mL PBS. LAB WILL POOL
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Freeze samples after collection. Ship with frozen gel pack.
PRICE
Tube $38.50 each pool, Pouch $43.00 each pool
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples for PCR testing do not require incubation. Freeze samples after collection.

LAB WILL POOL

TIME REQUIRED
2-5 days Turnaround times may be delayed due to seasonal factors.
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Bulls: collect smegma from glans penis/swab prepuce sheath

Cows: collect cervical mucus or vaginal discharge

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

West Nile Virus ELISA (equine only)

N/A

SPECIES
Equine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Serology
SETUP DAY
Tuesday
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
$22.00
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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