| Preferred Sample | Sample types vary by species. See link to collection guidance, below. |
| Fee | $50 |
| Schedule | Days Tested WED Turnaround Time 1-3 business days from test day |
| Description | This is a NAHLN approved PCR assay. Approval to conduct surveillance testing is based upon satisfactory completion of the yearly proficiency test. |
| Species | Avian | Other |
| Additional Instructions | To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples should arrive the day prior to test day. Please refer to Avian Sample Collection for Influenza A and Newcastle Disease work instructions for collection information. Please call the laboratory with any questions. During the 2022 HPAI outbreak, please contact your local/state veterinarian before submitting samples to the NDSU-VDL for avian influenza testing. Specific collection procedures must be followed. |