Marek’s Disease Type 2 PCR

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

Test Code: VRM2

Species: Chicken, Turkey and other avian species

Preferred Specimen

Buffy Coat, Liver, Spleen, Feather Pulp, Tumor

Acceptable Specimen

Tumor, Liver, Spleen, Feather Pulp, Bursa, Bone Marrow, blood

Collection Protocol

Aseptically collect tissue into a whirl pak bag. Freeze tissue until ready to ship. Refrigerate Blood (do not freeze). For international submissions: 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

In State Price

$125.00

Out Of State Price

Additional 12% surcharge

Method

PCR, real time PCR

Test Days and Turnaround

Performed when needed; 2-5 days

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.

Shipping Dates

TBD

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.

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