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

Test Code: VRB7

Species: Chicken

Preferred Specimen

Trachea, Tracheal Swabs, Kidney, Cecal tonsil, Oropharyngeal swabs, Choanal cleft swabs, Cloacal swab

Acceptable Specimen

Trachea, Kidney, Cecal Tonsil, Tracheal Swabs, Cloacal Swabs

Collection Protocol

Aseptically collect tissue into a whirl pak bag. Freeze tissue until ready to ship.

Section

Virology

Method

Real time RT-PCR for IBV Ark, Conn, Del072/98, DMV1639, GA08, GA13, and Mass.

Test Days and Turnaround

2-5 days

Shipping Requirements

Ship samples with ample ice packs in insulated container

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.