Department of Population Health, PDRC Diagnostic Services and Teaching Laboratory, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
Test Code: BAME
Species: Not applicable
Preferred Specimen
Not applicable
Acceptable Specimen
Bacterial culture or tissue impression smear
Collection Protocol
Grow bacteria and send culture, apply bacteria to microscope slide or imprint fresh tissue onto a clean microscope slide.
Section
Bacteriology
Method
Gram stain
Test Days and Turnaround
Monday - Friday; 2-3 business days
Shipping Requirements
Fresh tissue - ice packs in insulated cooler. DO NOT FREEZE Bacterial culture - broth or slant at room temperature. DO NOT FREEZE Inoculated microscope slides - heat fix and send in a slide box or padding to prevent breakage at room temperature. If shipping isolated organisms, please ensure the appropriate permit (domestic vs. international, which can be found on our website) is included with the shipment. Inoculated microscope slides - heat fix and send in a slide box or padding to prevent breakage 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.
