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A $12.00 accession fee will be applied to all cases except EIAs.
Live animals and human samples are not accepted. Only fixed, non-human primate samples will be accepted.

Complete terms, conditions, and fees

Test	Preferred Sample	Fee
Dermatophyte species (PCR)	Skin, hairs, scabs, scraping from at or around lesion, culture isolate The sample should be placed in a sterile tube with a secure cap, such as a red-top tube. Please DO NOT send samples collected with a toothbrush for PCR testing. Samples submitted on a toothbrush will be rejected for PCR; a dermatophyte culture will be ordered automatically.	$ 60
Schedule	Days Tested WED Turnaround Time 1-3 business days from test day
Description	This assay targets the DNA of portions of the 18SrRNA, ITS1, ITS2, and 5.8S genes from multiple fungal species associated with ringworm infections. This assay detects Microsporum canis, M. gypseum, Trychophyton verrucosum and T. mentagrophytes.
Species	Bovine \| Canine \| Feline \| Equine \| Ovine \| Caprine \| Porcine \| Wildlife Exotic \| Other
Shipping Requirements	Please double-bag samples to ensure sample containment. To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples should arrive the day prior to test day.

Desmin (IHC)	Formalin fixed tissue (FFT), FFPE	$ 40
Acceptable Samples	Slides (charged/adhesive)
Schedule	Days Tested MON \| TUE \| WED \| THU \| FRI Turnaround Time 2-5 days
Description	Immunohistochemistry using anti-desmin monoclonal antibody (clone DE-R-11).
Species	Canine \| Feline
Shipping Requirements	In cold weather, add 1 part ethanol to 9 parts 10% buffered formalin to prevent freezing during transit.

Dicumarol	Liver, Hay (Sweet Vernal Grass, Sweet clover). Submit a minimum of 100 grams. It can be challenging to acquire a good/representative sample of moldy hay.	$ 45
Schedule	Days Tested MON \| TUE \| WED \| THU \| FRI Turnaround Time 3-10 days
Description	Detection of dicumarol by thin-layer chromatography (TLC).