Department of Population Health, PDRC Diagnostic Services and Teaching Laboratory, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center

Test Code: BPSP

Species: Any

Preferred Specimen

0.5 ml fresh non-hemolyzed serum

Acceptable Specimen

0.1 - 0.5 ml serum

Collection Protocol

Allow whole blood to clot and collect serum. If anticoagulant is used, do not collect the buffy coat. Sera may be frozen.

Section

Serology

Method

Combine Sera with antigen and observe for agglutination

Test Days and Turnaround

Monday - Friday; 1-3 business days

Shipping Requirements

Domestic samples - Next day delivery with ample ice packs in insulated container. Ship perishable samples for Tuesday - Thursday delivery. International samples - Please refer to the appropriate international import permit found on our webpage and inactivate serum per the specifications of the permit. Ship at room temperature.

Ship To Address

Attn: Diagnostic Lab
Poultry and Diagnostic Research Center (PDRC)
953 College Station Rd
Athens, Georgia, 30602
USA

Contact Information

For any questions regarding prices, sample collection, testing, shipping requirements, and permits please call (706) 542-5657 or email [email protected]. Prices are subject to change without notice.