Service Area
Bacteriology
Species
Bovine,
Canine,
Caprine,
Equine,
Feline,
Ovine,
Porcine
Fee
$30.00
Preferred Specimen
Postmortem samples: spleen, liver, lung, kidney. Clinically affected animals: swab of exudate from draining lymph nodes or lesions or biopsies.
Coolant
Ice packs
Comments
Due to the zoonotic potential of Francisella tularensis performing a necropsy is not recommended. Send the whole animal to the ADRDL using proper containment. If the animal is alive, special precautions must be followed during sample collection and transport to the lab. Tissue samples should be placed in a clean container and chilled (not frozen).
Test Days
Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time
Five to seven business days
