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