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Routine aerobic culture (urine, swabs, etc) - includes up to 2 sensitivities $33.00
Additional sensitivities per organism $15.00
Mink sensitivities additional charge/organism $8.50
Aerobic & Anaerobic culture - includes up to 2 sensitivities $43.00
Ear swab culture (single sample) - includes up to 2 sensitivities $33.00
Additional sensitivities per organism $15.00
Additional swabs (same animal) $16.00
Milk culture (single sample) - includes up to 2 sensitivities $23.00
Additional sensitivities per organism $15.00
Each additional milk sample $12.00
Colony count (bulk tank, mink feed) $30.00
Trichomonas Direct Exam and Culture $12.00
Campylobacter Culture $12.00
Fungal Culture $24.00
Johne's Disease Fecal Culture $25.00
Mycoplasma Culture $4.00
Mycoplasma Milk Culture $13.00
Fluorescent Antibody Tests
Clostridia $15.00
Leptospirosis $15.00
Additional information about services :
A 20% surcharge will be added to submissions from outside North Dakota.
$5.00 charge for all shipping containers returned to clients.
$20.00 shipping/handling charge for all samples sent to a referral laboratory.
$25.00 fee will be charged for leaky packages.
Live animals are not accepted.

For cases involving insurance claims or litigation, contact the laboratory for instructions. Legal cases will be charged a $250.00 base price to cover cost of chain of custody handling.

The Laboratory retains the right to refuse any sample that may pose a risk or danger to lab personnel. No human samples will be accepted. Samples that are contaminated with blood, urine, feces, etc. may be refused. No bodies, carcasses or body parts will be returned to the submitter. The submitter is responsible for adherence to sample shipping regulations. We reserve the right to subcontract any work required to complete testing on submissions. Any work that is subcontracted will be indicated as such on the report. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited emergency weekend service is available, as well as a 24 hour depository.

If you have any questions about services or prices please call us at  (701) 231-8307 or email vdladmin@ndsuext.nodak.edu
 
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