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Lithium heparin plasma (1 ml minimum)

The SNAP T4 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)  for the quantitative measurement of total T4.

Canine | Feline | Equine

Spin down sample and aliquot serum/plasma to a separate tube. Send serum/plasma aliquot on ice.

Slides (charged/adhesive)

Detection of Toxoplasma gondii by immunohistochemistry using polyclonal antibodies.

Bovine | Canine | Feline | Equine | Ovine | Caprine | Porcine | Wildlife Exotic | Other

In cold weather, add 1 part ethanol to 9 parts 10% buffered formalin to prevent freezing during transit.

Amniotic fluid

This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the B1 gene from Toxoplasma gondii, a cyst-forming coccidian parasite..

Bovine | Canine | Feline | Ovine | Caprine | Wildlife Exotic | Other

To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples should arrive the day prior to test day.

Screen for trace minerals by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Assay includes cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.

Bovine | Canine | Feline | Ovine | Caprine | Porcine | Equine

Maintain the serum at room temperature during shipment.

Recommended collection of blood in royal blue top (trace element tubes). If submitted in another blood tube, avoid any contact with the rubber stopper. Allow the sample to clot (approximately 30 minutes). Centrifuge the sample, then transfer the serum to a metal-free plastic tube. Serum should be removed within 4 hours to avoid hemolysis. Hemolysis will falsely elevate the iron in the sample.

Screen for trace minerals/heavy metals by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Assay includes chromium, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, zinc, aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, nickel, lead, antimony, thallium, vanadium.

Samples must be received 2:00 pm Wednesday for inclusion in the Thursday test run.

Please be advised that tissues seared for bacterial culture will cause falsely elevated results. Submit tissues that have not been manipulated for culture.

Detection of transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) by fluorescent antibody (FA) testing.

Porcine

Fetus, intestine, lung, endometrium, inoculated InPouch TF, cervico-vaginal Mucous

This targets the DNA of a portion of the 5.8S rRNA gene and interal transcribed spacer-1 (ITS-1) region of the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus.

Note: Swabs are not an acceptable sample type.

*Each additional test is $15.

Bovine

To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples must be received the day prior to test day.

Send on cold pack/ice in sterile leak-proof container. Plastic tubes are preferred. If blood tubes are used, must be red top without serum separator gel or anticoagulant. Please do not send samples in Whirl-Paks as samples tend to leak and may lead to contamination of other samples.

Samples must be received by the laboratory within 5 days of collection date as false negative results are possible. Samples greater than 5 days old will be rejected and must be recollected.

Collection date must be noted on the submission form. Failure to include a collection date may cause a delay in testing and results. Please note that samples sent via UPS or FedEx arrive after the 9:30 am cut-off time.

An appropriately collected washing should be light pink and cloudy, with visible material and little blood. Clear samples and samples with significant blood or fecal contamination are not appropriate for testing and may be either rejected or have a disclaimer placed on test results.

See submission guide for sample collection and submission guidelines. It is important to select “Individual” or “Pool (up to 5 in pool)” on the submission sheet. If neither are selected the laboratory will automatically test samples as individuals. The submitter is responsible for checking destination state requirements concerning pooling of samples for Tritrichomonas testing.

Inoculated InPouch TF

This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 5.8S rRNA gene and interal transcribed spacer-1 (ITS-1) region of the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus.

Bovine

To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples must be received the day prior to test day.

Send on cold pack/ice in sterile leak-proof container. Plastic tubes are preferred. If blood tubes are used, must be red top without serum separator gel or anticoagulant. Please do not send samples in Whirl-Paks as samples tend to leak and may lead to contamination of other samples.

Samples must be received by the laboratory within 5 days of collection date as false negative results are possible. Samples greater than 5 days old will be rejected and must be recollected.

Collection date must be noted on the submission form. Failure to include a collection date may cause a delay in testing and results.

An appropriately collected washing should be light pink and cloudy, with visible material and little blood. Clear samples and samples with significant blood or fecal contamination are not appropriate for testing and may be either rejected or have a disclaimer placed on test results. The submitter is responsible for checking destination state requirements concerning pooling of samples for Tritrichomonas testing. Clients will be responsible for all charges if samples have to be retested. Recollection may be necessary.

See submission guide for sample collection and submission guidelines. It is important to select “Individual” or “Pool (up to 5 in pool)” on the submission sheet. If neither are selected the laboratory will automatically test samples as individuals.

Samples will be pooled by the laboratory in sequential order as listed on the Submission Form/Sample Identification Form. Broken or missing samples will not be shifted or replaced with additional samples. However, if a retest is required, you will only be charged for the actual number of retested individuals. Individuals in positive pools will be automatically retested at $15.00/sample (Example: 5 individuals X $15 = $75 per retested pool).

This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 5.8S rRNA gene and internal transcribed spacer-1 (ITS-1) region of the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus/blagburni.

Feline

To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples should arrive the day prior to test day.

For ease of sample processing and accuracy, please try to remove as much cat litter as possible.

EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum)*, pulmonary washings (1 ml minimum)

This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 23KDa gene from the bacterium Francisella tularensis.

Canine | Feline | Equine | Wildlife Exotic | Other

Please call prior to shipping or dropping off your specimen (701) 231-7527 or (701) 231-8307. Failure to notify the laboratory prior to submitting the specimen may result in a delay in test results. See Select Agent Submission Guide for packaging and shipping information.

Do not place any other samples in the box. If the sample is positive, all other samples in the same container will be destroyed.

Samples must be received by 12:00 pm of the test day to ensure the reported turn around time. Samples should be collected during the acute stage of disease prior to treatment.

*Blood is an appropriate sample only if the sample is collected prior to antimicrobial treatment. Lymph node aspirates are preferred whenever available.