Canine Adenovirus FA (CAV-1, CAV-2)

Section: Virology

Fee: $27.00

Turnaround Time: 1 business day

Days Test Started: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Species: Canine

Specimen

Name

Container

Minimum Amount

Fetal tissue, lung, kidney, liver, spleen

Individual whirlpak or ziploc bags

1 g, dime to quarter size is ideal


Collection Information

GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date.
REFRIGERATION - Refrigerate all samples until shipment.
FRESH TISSUES - Collect tissues in sterile/clean containers (plastic jars or sealable plastic bags). Separate tissues in different containers and label with tissue type, animal ID, and owner name. FETUS/FETAL TISSUES - Refrigerate and store the body until it is able to be delivered to the lab for necropsy. Deliver to ADDL for necropsy as soon as possible to minimize autolysis. Remember to collect and submit placenta (cotyledonary, NOT amniotic).

Shipping Information

OVERNIGHT - Ship overnight in an insulated shipper with ice packs (pack absorptive material to collect moisture) DO NOT SHIP OVER THE WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY - NO SATURDAY DELIVERY
PAPERWORK - Package paperwork separately in a waterproof, sealable plastic bag. Ensure paperwork is complete and specimens are labeled for easy matching. If you are using CF.755 Multiple Animal Continuation Form, please include a hard copy and email a copy to addl@purdue.edu.
FRESH TISSUES - If shipping different tissue types, clearly label each container with owner and animal ID (if applicable) and sample/tissue type. Double bag ALL fresh tissues. FETUS/FETAL TISSUES - Double bag body if shipping through a courier service. Ship placenta in a separate leakproof plastic bag.
BLOCK/SLIDES - Please ship slides in a sturdy slide holder box. Paraffin blocks can be shipped in a sealable plastic bag.

Additional Information
Virus detected CAV-1, CAV-2

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