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College of Veterinary Medicine

Bovine Mastitis Targeted NGS Panel

Section: Molecular Diagnostics

Fee: $200.00

Turnaround Time: 5–7 business days

Days Test Started: Wednesday

Species: Bovine

Specimen

Name Container Minimum Amount
MilkSterile, Sealed, Leakproof Container5 mL
Bulk Tank MilkSterile, Sealed, Leakproof Container30 mL

Collection Information

GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, and Date.
REFRIGERATION - Refrigerate all samples until shipment.
MILK - Submit milk in a leak-proof container (i.e., plastic conical tube) with appropriate labeling.

Milk samples should only be refrigerated and must be sent to the lab within 3 days of collection.
DO NOT FREEZE MILK
If diagnosing a herd condition, samples from multiple animals from the same herd can be pooled into a single test. Please note on the submission form which samples you would like pooled.

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.

Additional Information

Respiratory Panel Targets
Aspergillus, Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus, E. coli Toxins, Klebsiella, Mycoplasma bovis, Nocardia, Prototheca spp. Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus dysgalactiae, Streptococcus uberis, Zygomycetes

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