Section: Molecular Diagnostics
Fee: $38.50
Turnaround Time: 1–4 business days
Days Test Started: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Species: Bovine, Caprine, Ovine, Ruminant
| Name | Container | Minimum Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Placenta w/ cotyledons | Leakproof container | Several cotyledons |
| Vaginal Swabs | 5 - 10 grams | |
| Milk | Leakproof container | 2 - 5 ml |
| Liver | Leakproof container | Several samples |
| Fetal Tissues | Leakproof container | |
| Feces | Leakproof Container |
PLACENTA: Only cotyledonary placenta will harbor organisms, NOT amnion or allantois.
SWABS: Synthetic (Dacron/polyester) swabs are recommended. Swabs should be placed in a sterile, leakproof tube with 0.5 ml sterile saline/PBS.
Refrigerate specimens until ship.
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.
