Section: Bacteriology
Fee: 40.00
Turnaround Time: 14 days
Days Test Started: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Species: All Species
| Name | Container | Minimum Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hair - ideally picked from edge of lesion | sterile containter | |
| Skin Scraping | sterile container |
GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date.
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.
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 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.
For dermatophyte cultures, do not ship the specimen on an ice pack due to the sensitivity of certain dermatophytes to cold temperatures.
