Department of Population Health, PDRC Diagnostic Services and Teaching Laboratory, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
Test Code: VRCO
Species: Turkey
Preferred Specimen
Cloacal Swab, Intestine
Acceptable Specimen
Cloacal Swab, Intestine, Cecal Tonsil
Collection Protocol
Aseptically collect tissue into a whirl pak bag. Freeze tissue until ready to ship.
Section
Virology
Method
Reverse transcriptase PCR
Test Days and Turnaround
Performed when needed; 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.
