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

Test Code: HIJM

Species: Chicken and Turkey

Preferred Specimen

0.5 ml of fresh non-hemolyzed serum

Acceptable Specimen

0.1-0.5 ml serum

Collection Protocol

Collect blood in 1.5mL centrifuge tubes, spin down blood to separate sera from blood, pour sera into new tube, DO NOT USE Anti-Coagulant tubes

Section

Serology

Method

In-house Protocol

Test Days and Turnaround

When needed, Samples must arrive by 11am on Friday; 2-3 weeks

Shipping Requirements

Ship sera with ample ice packs in insulated container. 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.