Tritrichomonas foetus Culture (per pouch)

Section: Bacteriology

Fee: $30.00

Turnaround Time: 7–10 business days

Days Test Started: Wednesday, Friday

Species: Bovine, Feline

Specimen

Name Container Minimum Amount
Prepucial scraping (Bovine)Bovine InPouch™
Vaginal mucus (Bovine)Bovine InPouch™
Feces (Feline)Feline InPouch™

Collection Information

Samples must be submitted in the InPouch culture system (BioMed Diagnostics). Samples in other containers will NOT be tested. Inoculate InPouch per instructions supplied with InPouch (BioMed Diagnostics). If requesting T. foetus culture and PCR, please submit samples in two separate pouches. DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE AFTER COLLECTION.

Shipping Information

PAPERWORK - Package paperwork separately in a waterproof, sealable plastic bag. Ensure paperwork is complete and specimens are labeled for easily matching. If you are using CF.755 Multiple Animal Continuation Form, please include a hard copy and email a copy to addl@purdue.edu. Ship at ambient temperature (65-95F). Do not ship with cold packs. DO NOT SHIP OVER WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY.

Additional Information

Call the lab, 765-494-7440, to purchase an InPouch™ kit. The ADDL only has bovine InPouch media pouches available.