Chlamydia psittaci PCR

Section: Molecular Diagnostics

Fee: $38.50

Turnaround Time: 1 – 2 business days

Days Test Started: Wednesday, Friday

Species: All Species

Specimen

Name

Container

Minimum Amount

Swabs

Sterile Vial with Viral Transport Medium


Tissues

Leakproof Container

8-10 grams


Fetal Tissues

Leakproof container

see list below


Collection Information

Fetal Tissues: Placenta with cotyledons, liver, spleen, and lung.

SWABS: Synthetic (Dacron/polyester) swabs are recommended. Swabs should be placed in a viral transport system (examples: Viral Culturette, Becton Dickinson; Universal Transport Medium, Copan Diagnostics) or in a sterile, leakproof tube with 0.5 ml sterile saline/PBS. Refrigerate all samples until shipment.

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 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
Tests may be conducted on domestic animals and avian.
This test is also part of the ruminant (bovine, ovine, caprine) abortion panels - see Ruminant Abortion C3B Multiplex PCR (Chlamydia and Brucella).

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