Department of Population Health, PDRC Diagnostic Services and Teaching Laboratory, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
Test Code: BCKB
Species: Not applicable
Preferred Specimen
Pure aerobic bacterial culture
Acceptable Specimen
Pure aerobic bacterial culture
Collection Protocol
Culture a bacterial culture and subculture for purity. Send pure culture on a slant.
Section
Bacteriology
Method
Kirby-Bauer Disc Diffusion; A lawn of pure bacteria is plated onto Kirby-Bauer plates onto which antibiotic discs are dispensed. Zones of inhibition are recorded.
Test Days and Turnaround
Monday - Friday; 3-5 business days
Shipping Requirements
Ship samples at room temperature. 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.
