Department of Population Health, PDRC Diagnostic Services and Teaching Laboratory, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
Test Code: BCAS
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
Method
Samples are plated onto appropriate agars and incubated appropriately to encourage bacterial growth. Isolates are presumptively identified using bench tests and microscopy.
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.
