SPECIES
All species
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
5-10 g per tissue; >2 mL fluids; >2 g feces
Tissue, fluid (e.g., urine, milk), feces or swab
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
N/A
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.
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship samples cold, NOT frozen, on indirect ice packs. If sending a liquid sample, package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
TIME REQUIRED
2-10 days
SETUP DAY
Upon request
PRICE
$13.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A