Service Area
Bacteriology
Species
Bovine,
Canine,
Caprine,
Equine,
Feline,
Ovine,
Porcine
Fee
$26.00
Preferred Specimen
Lymph node aspirate, lymph node, liver, spleen, lung, bone marrow and whole blood.
Coolant
Ice packs
Comments
Due to the zoonotic potential of yersinia pestis performing a necropsy is not recommended. Submit the whole animal to the ADRDL using proper containment. If the animal is alive special precautions must be followed during sample collection and transport to the lab. Tissue samples should be placed in a clean container and chilled (not frozen).
Test Days
Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time
Three to five business days
