Bordetella avium ELISA

Section: Avian

Fee: $2.20

Turnaround Time: 1–7 business days

Days Test Started: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Species: Avian, Turkey

Specimen

Name

Container

Minimum Amount

Serum

Leakproof Tube

0.5 ml


Collection Information

GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date.
REFRIGERATION - Refrigerate all samples until shipment.
AVIAN SERUM - Collect blood in appropriate vacutainer tube. Allow blood to clot on side of tube. Centrifuge to separate serum from clot - if necessary. Transfer serum into the leakproof tube. Refrigerate until sample shipment.

Shipping Information

OVERNIGHT - Ship overnight in an insulated shipper with ice packs (pack absorptive material to collect moisture) DO NOT SHIP OVER THE WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY - NO SATURDAY DELIVERY
LEAKS - Ensure all samples are in leakproof packages and clearly labeled with Tissue Type/Animal ID/Owner Name. Include absorptive material to collect any leaks - double bag any fresh tissues.
PAPERWORK - Package paperwork separately in a waterproof, sealable plastic bag. Ensure paperwork is complete and specimens are labeled for easy matching. If you are using CF.755 Multiple Animal Continuation Form, please include a hard copy and email a copy to addl@purdue.edu.
AVIAN SERUM - Package blood tubes in a blood tube box or wrap securely with a paper towel or bubble wrap to provide protection.

Additional Information
This test is only performed at ADDL Heeke lab in Dubois, IN. Please submit samples directly to Heeke Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center, 11367 E. Purdue Farm Road, Dubois, IN 47527-9666.

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