Bacteriology - anaerobic culture & ID

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

Test Code: BCAN

Species: Not applicable

Preferred Specimen

Bacterial culture, swabs, fresh tissue, broth culture

Acceptable Specimen

Bacterial culture, swabs, fresh tissue, broth culture

Collection Protocol

Aseptically swab infected area or send fresh tissue, package anaerobically. Bacterial cultures must be sent anaerobically on slants or in broth. If needed, contact lab for specific protocols.

Section

Bacteriology

In State Price

$44.76

Out Of State Price

Additional 12% surcharge

Method

Pure cultures are identified using bench tests, Rapid ID anaerobic test, microscopy, MALDI-Tof, 16s gene sequencing. MALDI-Tof and 16s are outsourced to the Athens Diagnostic Laboratory.

Test Days and Turnaround

Monday - Friday; 3-10 business days

Shipping Requirements

Ship samples with ample ice packs in insulated container. DO NOT FREEZE. If shipping isolated organisms, please ensure the appropriate permit (domestic vs. international, which can be found on our website) is included with the shipment.

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.

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