Department of Population Health, PDRC Diagnostic Services and Teaching Laboratory, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
Test Code: VIVI6
Species: Chicken, Turkey
Preferred Specimen
Scab or tracheas
Acceptable Specimen
Trachea (diptheritic pox) or scab (cutaneous pox)
Collection Protocol
Collect appropriate tissues and place in whirl pak or ziplock bag, transport on ice and freeze at -80 as soon as possible.
Section
Virology
Method
Virus isolation in chicken embryos or cell culture
Test Days and Turnaround
Performed when needed; 1-3 weeks
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.
