… Pathology and Necropsy General Guidelines Case Generation Fee : $10.00 Testing fees are subject to a 5% University Fee and state sales taxes where applicable. Cases requiring detailed examinations and culturing, such as insurance cases, will be charged the … 2 special histology stains, up to 2 IHC antigens on up to 2 blocks each 5 aerobic cultures, mammalian virus isolation (VI), fluorescent antibody (FA) testing, 1 CBC 1 chemistry panel parasitology as deemed appropriate by the case coordinator on tissues from 1–3 animals or 1–10 birds/fish with the same disease syndrome from the same animal unit and from which test specimens can be pooled/mixed and reported as a composite. Disposal Fees: Necropsy and carcass disposal fee per case with Standard Diagnostic Evaluation: $17.00/animal Research animals (necropsy room and render fee): $17.00/animal …
… optimal for serum recovery. Blood samples should be allowed to sit at room temperatures for several hours to permit a clot to form. Samples should then be centrifuged if in a serum separator tube or centrifuged and the serum poured off the clot into a separate sterile tube (if snap-cap tubes are used please make sure they are closed completely to prevent leaks). For best results, samples should not be subjected to temperatures below freezing, or above 85°F when on the clot. When sample has been removed from the clot the serum may be frozen to increase longevity. The most accurate results are obtained by submitting …
… cultures are available from the laboratory. Include a representative portion of the tissues and include any lesions that may be present. Place samples of body organs in containers separate from intestine or stomach. This prevents contamination by leakage of the intestinal contents. It is best to collect specimens of other organs for bacterial culture before opening the gastrointestinal tract. For culturing, submit a 4-6" section and don't open the intestine. Fluids from body cavities, heart sac, joints, etc., are best collected with a … sterile tube or aspirated into a sterile disposable syringe. Except for slaughter specimens to be cultured for Brucella sp., freezing is undesirable. Adequate refrigeration should accompany specimens so they reach the laboratory still chilled. ADRDL User Guide … GENERAL GUIDELINES … Specimens for bacteriology should be collected as soon after the death of the …
… Molecular Diagnostics Our Section The Molecular Diagnostics Section tests for a wide variety of pathogens using an array of molecular techniques. These molecular techniques, such as real-time PCR, allow for highly sensitive testing on a small amount of sample, with a very rapid rate of … making it an invaluable tool in the detection of infectious disease. General Guidelines Samples need to arrive before 11:00 AM on the scheduled testing day for results to be completed on the same day as submission. Please label the samples with consecutive numbers (1,2,3…etc.) and submit with a corresponding animal identification form and submission form. … linked with the sample number on the animal identification spreadsheet. Submission and animal identification forms can be emailed to the lab at sdsu.adrdl@sdstate.edu. Pooling samples may decrease the sensitivity of PCR, so consider consulting with the laboratory or your veterinarian to determine if pooling should be performed. Email: sdsu.pcrlab@sdstate.edu Phone: …
… anthracis), tularemia (Francisella tularensis) and plague (Yersinia pestis). All three bacterial organisms are considered select agents and are reportable diseases. Special handling and packaging are required when submitting a sample suspected of containing one of these bacterial organisms. Bacteria may be present in the lesions, exudates, blood and tissues from infected animals, fluids from infected animals and fluids from infected arthropods. Exposure to these organisms can … box. Place Styrofoam container inside a rigid outer cardboard box and seal. Attach a biological substance category B, UN3373 label on the outside of the box. Next day delivery is recommended. NOTE: Do not place any other samples in the box. If the sample is positive, all other samples in the same container will be destroyed. BAC.WKINST.7525.1 Approved by: Marlene …