Department of Population Health, PDRC Diagnostic Services and Teaching Laboratory, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
Test Code: VRLT
Species: Chicken, Turkey
Preferred Specimen
Trachea, Tracheal Swab
Acceptable Specimen
Trachea, Tracheal Swab, Eyelids
Collection Protocol
Aseptically collect swabs and place them in appropriate virus transport media. Swabs can be pooled 5 swabs per tube. FLOQ, dacron or polyester swabs recommended.Alternately, collect tissues into a whirl pak bag. Freeze tissue or swabs until ready to ship.For international submissions: Swab or tissue impressions on an FTA card, allow the card to dry completely before closing, place in a ziplock bag with desiccant pouch and store at room temperature.
Section
Virology
Method
PCR
Test Days and Turnaround
Performed when needed; 2-5 days (STAT same day)
Shipping Requirements
Ship samples with ample ice packs in insulated container. For FTA cards, ship samples without ice packs in envelope. For international samples on FTA cards, please include the FTA international permit.
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.
