Tularemia- Francisella tularensis (PCR)

Preferred Sample

Lymph node aspirate (submit in sterile tube or Luer lock capped syringe-NO NEEDLES), Tissue (liver, lymph node, lymph node biopsy, spleen, lung), swab of ulcer, pulmonary washings (1 ml minimum)
Fee

$100

Acceptable Samples

EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum)- please note this is the least sensitive sample for disease detection. Blood must be collected at the peak of fever and is ideally serially collected for best chance of detection*
Schedule

Days Tested

TUE | THU

Turnaround Time

24 hours
Description

This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 23KDa gene from the bacterium Francisella tularensis.
Species

Canine | Feline | Equine | Wildlife Exotic | Other
Shipping Requirements

Please call prior to shipping or dropping off your specimen (701) 231-7527 or (701) 231-8307. Failure to notify the laboratory prior to submitting the specimen may result in a delay in test results.

The submitter is responsible for adherence to sample shipping regulations. See Select Agent Submission Guide for packaging and shipping information.

Do not place any other samples in the box. If the sample is positive, all other samples in the same container will be destroyed.
Additional Instructions

Samples must be received by 12:00 pm of the test day to ensure the reported turn around time. Samples should be collected during the acute stage of disease prior to treatment.

*Blood is an appropriate sample only if the sample is collected prior to antimicrobial treatment. Lymph node aspirates or swabs of ulcers/lesions are preferred whenever available.