| Preferred Sample | Sample types vary. 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 assay which screens for the matrix gene, allowing for subsequent follow-up testing for the virulent fusion gene. Approval to conduct surveillance testing is based upon satisfactory completion of the yearly proficiency test. |
| Species | Avian | Wildlife Exotic |
| Shipping Requirements | To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples should arrive the day prior to test day. |
| Additional Instructions | Surveillance sample turn around time is 2 days from the day of submission. Sample types vary. Refer to Avian Sample Collection for Influenza A and Newcastle Disease for complete sampling information. |