| Preferred Sample | Fresh brain, head, whole animal |
| Fee | $60 + handling fee |
| Schedule | Days Tested MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI Turnaround Time 2 days |
| Description | Detection of rabies virus by fluorescent antibody (FA) testing. With the exception of bats, this test also includes histopathology review by a pathologist. |
| Species | Bovine | Canine | Feline | Equine | Ovine | Caprine | Porcine | Wildlife | Exotic |Other |
| Shipping Requirements | Sample must be shipped cold. Do not freeze. Please note that we will not return containers/items submitted with samples due to zoonotic disease potential. |
| Additional Instructions | Submit entire fresh brain. Do not send 1/2 of the brain in formalin. Samples for histopathology will be collected at the laboratory. Please review our rabies guide for complete sample submission information. Handling fees: Fresh brain: no handling fee. Individual heads and small carcasses (< 20lbs): $10 Medium and large carcasses, large animal heads (20 – 100lbs): $30 Large carcasses (> 100lbs): $50 |