Clostridium (histotoxic) FA

Section: Bacteriology

Fee: $35.20

Turnaround Time: 3–5 business days

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

Species: Chicken, Equine, Porcine, Ruminant, Turkey

Specimen

Name

Container

Minimum Amount

Lesioned skeletal muscle

sterile container

2-3 samples


Lesioned cardiac muscle

sterile container

2-3 samples


Lesioned SQ tissue

sterile container

2-3 samples


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.

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
LEAKS - Ensure all samples are in leak proof packages and clearly labeled with Tissue Type/Animal ID/Owner Name. Include absorptive material to collect any leaks - double bag any fresh tissues.
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.
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.

Additional Information
This tests for the following Clostridium species (septicum, novyi, chauvoei, sordellii) as an adjunct to diagnose blackleg or malignant edema in susceptible ruminant species. Reported as Positive, Negative

This test is only available at the Heeke ADDL branch laboratory.

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