Results 1–103 of 103 for "Equine-encephalitis-panel,-IgM-(ELISA)."
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Types of Positions
...R testing for DNA or RNA analysis Classic bacteriology and fungal cultures ELISA testing for antibody presence Quick turnaround tests for animals in critical status Endocrine testing for pregnancy or breeding purposes Administrative Support Providing excellent client service to our 150,000+ clients is paramount. Administrative staff at all four locations interact with veterinarians, animal owners, producers, and regulatory officials to fulfill the...
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Small Ruminant Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
...ogy CS MTWR Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis Ð Serum or Plasma (ELISA) (Johne's disease) 1 mL serum or plasma 1-3 days Serology CAN CS TWR MR Small Ruminant Lentivirus (cELISA) 1 mL serum 1-3 days Serology CS MR Virus Isolation (Cell Culture) Fresh tissue, swabs, heparin whole blood 14-21 days Virology CAN CS TF T Salmonella Serotyping [Referral] Pure bacterial isolate - Referral NVSL - Johne's Culture Non-Bovine 1) 15g fresh feces; 2)...
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Bovine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
...ays Serology CAN CS MR TF Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (ELISA) 1 mL serum 1-3 days Serology CAN CS TWR MR Anaplasma marginale cELISA 1 mL serum 1-2 days 1-3 days Serology CAN CS TWR TF Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA) ear notch, 1 mL serum 1-2 days Virology CAN CS MTWRF TF Leptospira (MAT) Serology – 5 serovars 1 mL serum 1-3 days 1-2 days Serology CAN CS MWF MTWRF Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Serology (...
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Equine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
...ferral NVSL - WNV PRNT 2 mL serum - Referral NVSL - Streptococcus equi SEM ELISA 2 mL serum - Referral EDS KY - Rabies vaccination titer 2 mL serum - Referral KSU RL - WNV IgG/IgM Capture ELISA Panel 2 mL serum or CSF - Referral Cornell - Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday Equine Dermatology Diagnostic Plan This plan was created to assist with the investigation of etiologic agents that may be associated w...
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TVMDL adds new testing for Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii
...has not been performed on other species. Test: Neospora caninum – Canine (ELISA) Test Code: 1587 Price: $14 The Toxoplasma IgG indirect ELISA is validated to detect antibodies against the Toxoplasma gondii P30 antigen in serum from dogs, cats, ruminants, and swine. This test can detect IgG antibodies from a variety of mammalian species and may be used in species other than those listed upon request; however, a comment will be included in the repo...
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Sick Cat Panel (ELISA & IFA)
The panel detects:
- feline leukemia virus (FeLV) antigen (ELISA);
- antibodies against feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) (ELISA); and
- antibodies against feline coronavirus (FCoV), some strains of which are the causative agent of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)(indirect fluorescent antibody [IFA] method)
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ELISA Screening Detects Fumonisin in Corn
...ern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus in serum were negative by ELISA. Corn and feed samples were screened by ELISA and one sample consisting of mixed grains and coarse ground corn tested positive for fumonisin at a concentration of 274 ppm. Diets containing greater than 5 ppm have been associated with Equine Leukoencephalomalacia (ELEM). High concentrations of fumonisin are usually associated with corn screenings or with corn waste tha...
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Pseudorabies Virus gB (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to pseudorabies virus (PRV) by ELISA.
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Brucella ovis (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Brucella ovis by ELISA.
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Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA)
Detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVD) antigen in serum or ear notch samples by antigen-capture (ACE) ELISA; used to detect persistently infected (PI) animals.
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Canine Vaccine Panel (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to both canine parvovirus (CPV) and canine distemper (CDV) virus by ELISA. This assay is utilized to screen for vaccination status only.
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Sarcocystis neurona (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to Sarcocystis neurona, the causative agent of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), by ELISA.
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Dirofilaria immitis Antigen – Pre and Post Heat Treatment Panel (ELISA)
Detection of antigen from adult Dirofilaria immitis, the causative agent of heartworm disease, by ELISA. Panel includes testing pre and post heat treatment.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus IgM (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of IgM antibodies to Eastern equine encephalitis virus by IgM-capture ELISA. This test is used to assess recent exposure to EEE virus in clinically ill equines.
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West Nile Virus IgM (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of IgM antibodies to West Nile virus in equine serum by IgM-capture ELISA. This test is used to assess recent exposure to West Nile virus in clinically ill equines.
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TVMDL retires Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA)
...Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired the in-house Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA) due to a significant decrease in demand. As an alternative testing option, TVMDL can refer samples to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Willmar, Minnesota. Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA) [Referral] Test Code: 8146 Specimen: 1 mL serum For more information on TVMDL’s avian testing options, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu or call one of the ag...
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Chronic Wasting Disease testing: TVMDL’s role in protecting Texas wildlife
...ocess. In this phase, the diluted sample pellet is tested using a sandwich ELISA. A sandwich ELISA uses two layers of antibodies to determine the concentration of a particular antigen, in this case the CWD prion. A color-changing substrate is added during the process as a visual indicator of the presence of CWD prions in the sample. If a sample well develops a significant color change, it is considered an “initial reactor” (IR) and is retested. IR...
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Download Fee Schedule
...n G (TIA) [Referral] 0.5 mL serum $38.00 1410 Infectious Bronchitis Virus (ELISA) 0.5 mL serum $4.25 Center, Gonzales 1414 Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (ELISA) 0.5 mL serum $4.25 Center, Gonzales 1291 Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus (rtPCR) One or more of the following: 1-2 mL cultured virus, tracheal or cloacal swab 1 g fresh trachea or lung 1-2 mL tracheal wash $28.00 Center, College Station, Gonzales 1292 Influenza A Virus Matrix (rtPCR)...
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Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to equine infectious anemia (EIA) virus by ELISA.
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Pregnancy Specific Binding Protein – Ruminants (ELISA)
Measurement of pregnancy specific binding protein (PSBP) by ELISA. Results aid in confirmation of pregnancy in ruminants. This test is validated for cattle, small ruminants, bison, and buffalo. PSBP is produced after 28 days gestation in cattle, after 30 days of gestation in small ruminants, and after 40 days of gestation in buffalo/bison.
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Thyroglobulin Autoantibody (ELISA)
Detection of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAA) by ELISA.
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Avian Influenza Virus – Serum (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to avian influenza virus in serum by ELISA in chicken, turkeys, ducks, ostriches, and geese.
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Avian Influenza Virus – Yolk (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to avian influenza virus in yolk by ELISA in chicken, turkeys, ducks, ostriches, and geese.
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Bovine Leukemia Virus (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to bovine leukemia virus by ELISA.
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Clostridium difficile Toxin A & B (ELISA)
Detection of Clostridium difficile toxins A and B by ELISA.
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Dirofilaria immitis Antigen (ELISA)
Detection of antigen from adult Dirofilaria immitis, the causative agent of heartworm disease, by ELISA.
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Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to infectious bursal disease (IBD) virus by ELISA in chickens only.
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Infectious Bronchitis Virus (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) by ELISA in chickens only.
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Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis – Milk (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the causative agent of Johne's disease, in milk by ELISA.
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Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis – Serum or Plasma (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the causative agent of Johne's disease, in serum or plasma by ELISA.
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Mycoplasma gallisepticum & synoviae (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae (MGMS) by ELISA in chicken and turkeys only.
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Newcastle Disease Virus (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Newcastle disease virus (NDV) by ELISA in chickens only.
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Theileria equi & Babesia caballi Panel (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, the causative agents of equine piroplasmosis, by competitive ELISA.
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Coxiella burnetii (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever, by ELISA.
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Reovirus (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to reovirus by ELISA in chickens only.
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Neospora caninum – Bovine (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Neospora caninum in bovine serum by ELISA.
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Feline Leukemia Virus (ELISA)
Detection of antigen to feline leukemia virus (FELV) by ELISA.
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to feline immunodeficiency virus by ELISA.
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Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome Virus (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRS) by ELISA.
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Swine Influenza Virus Nucleoprotein (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to nucleoprotein (NP) of swine influenza virus by ELISA.
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Chicken Anemia Virus (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to chicken anemia virus by ELISA in chickens only.
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Chronic Wasting Disease – 1 Tissue (ELISA)
Detection of abnormal prion protein, the suspected causative agent of chronic wasting disease (CWD), by ELISA. This test is for one sample type, either the retropharyngeal lymph nodes OR obex.
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Chronic Wasting Disease – 2 Tissues (ELISA)
Detection of abnormal prion protein, the suspected causative agent of chronic wasting disease (CWD), by ELISA. This test is for both the retropharyngeal lymph node AND obex.
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Pregnancy Specific Binding Protein – Wildlife (ELISA) [Referral]
Measurement of pregnancy specific binding protein (PSBP) by ELISA. Results aid in confirmation of pregnancy in ruminants. PSBP is produced after 40 days of gestation in cervids.
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Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 (kinetic ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to bovine herpesvirus type 1, the causative agent of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, by kinetic ELISA.
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Streptococcus equi (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to Streptococcus equi, the causative agent of strangles, by ELISA.
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Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae by ELISA. This assay is best suited as a screening test.
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Mycoplasma gallisepticum (ELISA)
Detection of antibodies to mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) by ELISA in chicken and turkeys only.
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Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2) by ELISA.
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Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to avian encephalomyelitis virus by ELISA.
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Anti-Mullerian Hormone – Canine (ELISA)
Detection of anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) via ELISA. AMH concentrations can aid in determining if gonadal tissue is present.
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Toxoplasma gondii IgG (ELISA)
Detection of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, the causative agent of toxoplasmosis, by ELISA.
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How to properly pack samples for CWD ELISA testing
...g. Here are the steps TVMDL recommends to ensure samples submitted for CWD ELISA testing arrive safely at the lab. 1. Choose the proper size shipping box and styrofoam cooler for the amount and size of samples being sent. 2. Place a cool pack in the bottom of the styrofoam cooler to keep the samples properly preserved. 3. Place the sample in a whirl-pak and squeeze out as much excess air as possible. Fold the top of the whirl-pak down in a rolli...
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Anaplasma marginale (cELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Anaplasma marginale by competitive ELISA.
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Bluetongue Virus (cELISA)
Detection of antibodies to bluetongue virus by competitive ELISA.
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Babesia caballi (cELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Babesia caballi, a causative agent of equine piroplasmosis, by competitive ELISA.
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Theileria equi (cELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Theileria equi (formerly known as Babesia equi), a causative agent of equine piroplasmosis, by competitive ELISA.
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Small Ruminant Lentivirus (cELISA)
Detection of antibodies to ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP) virus in ovine, and caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) virus in caprine by competitive ELISA.
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Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (cELISA) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) by competitive ELISA. This test is used to meet specific export requests or for clinical cases in equine.
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Neospora caninum – Canine (cELISA)
Detection of antibodies to Neospora caninum in canine serum by competitive ELISA.
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2M Antibody (ELISA) [Referral]
Detection of autoantibodies against the unique muscle fiber type present in the masticatory muscle group, type 2M fibers.
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von Willebrand Factor Concentration – Companion Animal (ELISA) [Referral]
Measurement of von Willebrand factor antigen in canines and felines.
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von Willebrand Factor Concentration – Large Animal/Exotics (ELISA) [Referral]
Measurement of von Willebrand factor antigen in large animal and exotic species.
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Testing Options for Anaplasma marginale in Cattle
...urther, this testing method is not as good at detecting carrier states as cELISA testing. Finally, although once thought to be most useful in detecting acute infections, it is now unclear if CF testing can detect acute infections any sooner than other antibody tests. Therefore, while CF tests will yield a titer, unless it is required for export purposes, this testing method is no longer recommended for routine diagnostics.2 Anaplasma marginale on...
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Evaluating Apparent Discrepancies in Heartworm Test Results
...est is expected in dogs that harbor adult Dirofilaria immitis, yet TVMDL’s ELISA heartworm antigen test was negative, appearing to support the results of the in-house test performed at the referring clinic. An occult heartworm infection (i.e. positive antigen test with no observable microfilariae) is a relatively common finding, either due to the elimination of microfilariae through the continued use of macrocyclic lactone preventatives, or becaus...
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Diagnostic Guidance: Postmortem Atlanto-occipital Cerebral Spinal Fluid Sampling in Large Animals
...erial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture), Listeria monocytogenes (PCR) [Referral], West Nile Virus (rtPCR), Equine West Nile Virus IgM (ELISA), Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus IgM (ELISA), Equine Encephalitis Panel (ELISA), Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (VN), Equine Sarcocystis neurona (ELISA) [Referral], Cryptococcus neoformans Antigen (Latex Agglutination)...
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The Basics of Heartworm Disease Testing
...ed immunosorbent assay, ELISA. Technicians in the serology section use the ELISA test to detect antigens that are associated with pregnant female heartworms. A positive result indicates adult female heartworms are present. This is the primary testing method used to detect heartworms. TVMDL’s role in testing for heartworm disease Most private veterinary clinics can perform heartworm antigen testing in-house. As such, TVMDL primarily conducts confir...
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Panel with heat-treated heartworm test added to TVMDL catalog
...e test catalog. This panel includes a routine Dirofilaria immitis Antigen (ELISA), in addition to the heat-treatment test. By performing both tests concurrently, practitioners may receive a more comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. According to the American Heartworm Society, the heat-treated procedure is recommended on cases where adult heartworms are strongly suspected, but the patient tests negative on a on conventional antigen test, or in case...
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Serology Section Overview
...ficial to their patients. Serology Section Highlights Veterinary diagnostician available for consultation and result interpretation for all serological assays Ability to perform testing using a variety of methods including ELISA, IFA, AGID, cELISA, and others Overview of Serology Services ELISA Testing Chronic Wasting Disease Equine Infectious Anemia Mycoplasma spp. Detection Vaccine Titer College Station Leadership Section Head: Melanie Landis, D...
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West Nile Virus & Encephalitis
...med case of WNV (brain sample by rt-PCR), 15 confirmed cases of WNV by IgM ELISA and one confirmed case of EEE by IgM ELISA. It is important to remember that these diseases have a seasonality. Our highest number of positive cases are usually observed in September and October (see figure 1.). There is still time to have your horse vaccinated for these preventable diseases. Mosquito control around your barn, stable and home is also important in redu...
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Contact Us
...by searching for a disease’s common name i.e. Dirofilaria immitis Antigen (ELISA) can be found by searching for “heartworm”. The TVMDL test catalog can be accessed on the homepage or TVMDL Mobile app. To learn more about submitting samples to TVMDL and to access submission forms, please refer to the Find a Form page. For information on specimen collection procedures, visit the Specimen Collection Information page. If you’re interested in a consult...
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Education Library
...& Mineral Data (72894) Reindeer & Caribou Mineral Data (72916) Packaging and Shipping Shipping Box Packing Guide Blood Tube Reference Chart Proper CWD ELISA Packing Instructions Sending Samples for Molecular Diagnostic Testing...
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Education Library: Cervids
...Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer Proper CWD ELISA Packing Instructions CWD Sample Handling and Submission at TVMDL A Guide to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Texas Cervids (joint publication with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) Malignant Catarrhal Fever...
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Case Study Library: Equine
...s Habronemiasis Superimposed on a Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in a Horse ELISA Screening Detects Fumonisin in Corn Nasal Amyloidosis in a Horse Equine Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma Anthrax in Horses: Disease Considerations and Insight Possible Wilted Maple Poisoning in Mare Segmental Analysis of Hair for Drug Detection in Racing Horses Horse Diagnosed with Equine Botryomycosis Quantitating Cantharidin Levels in a Blister Beetle Gopher bait with ant...
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Bovine CBC reveals concurrent BLV and Anaplasmosis
...naplasma marginale. Confirmatory testing included BLV PCR and Anaplasmosis ELISA. Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is a retrovirus spread by contact with bodily fluids through biting flies, breeding, colostrum/milk, and certain management practices. Infections can results in asymptomatic carriers or severe clinical disease. Approximately 40% of infected cattle will develop persistent lymphocytosis, as seen in this case. Although numbers vary between st...
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Bovine Abortion Diagnostics find BVD
...ation, testing, and removal of any PI animals. BVD PCR and antigen capture ELISA are very sensitive tests for screening for BVDV infected animals. Herds with good biosecurity and annual vaccination programs may elect to only test the newborn calves and open cows and heifers annually to screen for BVDV. To learn more about this case, contact Dr. Monday, bovine veterinary diagnostician at the Amarillo laboratory. For more information on TVMDL’s test...
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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome: A focus on the respiratory syndrome
...serum, EDTA whole unclotted blood, lung, or fetal tissue. For serology, an ELISA and IFA test are available and serum is the required sample. To learn more about this case, contact Dr. Gomez, Veterinary Pathologist, Dr. Ferro, Microbiology Branch Chief, at the College Station laboratory, or Dr. Velayudhan, Virology Section Head, at the Amarillo lab. For more information about TVMDL’s porcine tests, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu. REFERENCES askjpc.org Maxim...
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Porcine Circovirus type 2: A focus on respiratory disease
...PCR include intestine, fecal swab, lung or fetal tissue. For serology, an ELISA test is available, and serum is the required sample. To learn more about this case, contact Dr. Gabriel Gomez, veterinary pathologist, Dr. Pam Ferro, virology and molecular diagnostics section head in College Station, or Dr. Binu Velayudhan, virology section head in Amarillo. For more information about TVMDL’s test catalog, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu References askjpc.org M...
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OFA Canine Thyroid Registry Panel
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) thyroid panel for dogs. Includes free T4 by equilibrium dialysis by RIA, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) by ChL, and Thyroglobulin Auto Antibody (TgAA) by ELISA.
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Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus – Ear Notch (rtPCR)
Detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) by real-time PCR. TVMDL provides an option to pool up to 24 samples if pooling is indicated on the submission form.
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Abortion Panel – Caprine/Ovine Serology
Detection of antibodies to common pathogens that cause abortion in sheep and goats. Panel includes Leptospira Panel - 5 Serovars (MAT), Toxoplasma IgG (IFA), Coxiella burnetti (ELISA), Bluetongue Virus (AGID), and Brucella abortus/suis (Card Agglutination).
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Anti-Mullerian Hormone [Referral]
Detection of anti-mullerian hormone. In felines, this hormone can distinguish spayed from intact animals or detect ovarian remnant syndrome. In equines, it is useful for the diagnosis of granulosa-theca cell tumors (GCTs).
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Equine Encephalomyelitis Viruses (PRNT) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and Western equine encephalitis (WEE) viruses using the plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT). Addition of Venezuelan equine encephalitis is optional. This test is used to assess vaccine titers in horses or to test non-equine species for antibodies to EEE/WEE.
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Sarcocystis neurona (Western Blot) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to Sarcocystis neurona, the causative agent of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), by western blot.
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West Nile Virus (PRNT) [Referral]
Detection of antibodies to West Nile virus using the plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT). This test is used to assess vaccine titers in horses or to test non-equine species for antibodies to West Nile virus.
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Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Basic
Detection of antibodies to common pathogens that cause abortion in cattle.
Panel includes Leptospira Panel - 5 Serovars (MAT), Neospora caninum (ELISA), and Brucella abortus/suis (Card Agglutination).
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Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Comprehensive
Detection of antibodies to common pathogens that cause abortion in cattle.
Panel includes Leptospira Panel - 5 Serovars (MAT), Neospora caninum (ELISA), Brucella abortus/suis (Card Agglutination), Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 (VN), and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Types 1A, 1B and 2 (VN).
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Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in White-Tailed deer
...the detection of EHDV antibodies by the AGID test, virus neutralization or ELISA. EHDV can be isolated in cell culture from heparinized blood and from the spleen and other blood-rich tissues. Numerous real-time RT-PCR formats for the detection and serotyping of EHDV are used in diagnostic laboratories. In the United States, there are no commercially available vaccines to prevent EHD. The use of autogenous EHDV inactivated vaccines is permitted in...
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Neospora caninum Abortion in Cattle
...f pregnancy, and they are more common in dairy cattle than beef cattle. An ELISA test for serum antibodies is available, but the presence of antibodies does not necessarily incriminate the organism as the cause of an abortion. Definitive diagnosis of Neospora abortion depends on evidence of the organism in the fetal tissue by histopathology and/or PCR testing. The organism has an affinity for brain and heart tissue in the fetus, and these organs m...
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Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs
...fection. Various serological tests (virus neutralization, immunodiffusion, ELISA) are available, primarily to determine disease incidence and distribution in the pig population. There is no treatment for pseudorabies. Pseudorabies is reportable to the Texas Animal Health Commission. In summary, pseudorabies should be considered a differential diagnosis for neurologic disease of domestic animals exposed to feral swine populations. Due to public saf...
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Viral arthritis in broiler chickens
...nemius tendons. Serology for reovirus was positive in all the birds by the ELISA test. The histopathological examination revealed tenosynovitis and epicarditis with lymphoid aggregate formation, lesions consistently found in systemic reovirus infections. Reovirus was isolated from the affected tendons. Some strains of reovirus can cause viral arthritis. These strains are transmitted both vertically and horizontally in poultry. Viral arthritis may...
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Anaplasmosis in cattle
...inale that vary from very simple (direct examination of blood) to complex (ELISA and PCR). Veterinary assistance in suspected cases of anaplasmosis is very helpful in diagnosis, treatment, and control of this disease. For more information about testing for anaplasmosis, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu or call one of the agency’s full-service laboratories. Reference Capucille, Dawn J., Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Ruminant; Scott R.R. Haskell,...
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Rodriguez awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
...National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) to receive training on the ELISA method of testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Due to this experience, Rodriguez has been instrumental in establishing collaborative surveillance efforts with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to test for CWD. As assistant section head, Rodriguez oversees nine employees who perform, on average, 2,000 tests each week. In addition to these duties, he also serves...
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Fatal Heartworm Disease and Caval Syndrome in a Ferret
...nd can be done to try to determine if heartworms are present. Conventional ELISA antigen detection can be performed, but may be limited since ferrets tend to have a low heartworm burden and since detectable female worms may not be present. Ferrets can be put on a monthly heartworm preventative to help prevent heartworm disease. Consultation with a practicing veterinarian is recommended for heartworm prevention administration. Reference: – Wagner,...
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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory wraps up surge testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
...r CWD are tested by one of two methods: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, ELISA, which is performed on postmortem specimens, and immunohistochemistry, IHC, which is performed on both postmortem and antemortem samples. As the emergency order applied to live deer, TVMDL was required to performed IHC testing on samples collected antemortem. During an average year, TVMDL performs roughly 11,000 IHC tests. During the testing period of the emergency or...
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Detection of Neospora caninum DNA in a mummified bovine fetus
...to 8 weeks. Testing for antibodies against N. caninum in maternal serum by ELISA or IFA tests are used to determine the herd and individual animal infectious status, but alone, the presence of maternal antibodies does not prove neosporosis as the cause of the abortion. In cattle, fetal mummification occurs after formation of the placenta and fetal ossification. Fetal mummification needs to be differentiated from fetal maceration, in which the fetus...
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West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners
...e most reliable test for clinically ill horses is the IgM antibody-capture ELISA which can confirm recent exposure to the virus. The IgM antibody rises quickly after exposure but is relatively short lived. A positive result indicates infection likely occurred within the previous six weeks. Data indicates that little IgM is detected as a result of recent West Nile vaccination. Vaccination The primary method of reducing the risk of infection in hors...
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TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs
...tatus, ovarian remnant syndrome, cryptorchidism, etc. AMH results are reported as numerical values and are accompanied by interpretive comments. Additionally, TVMDL professionals are always available to assist in interpretation and case discussion. Test: Anti-Mullerian Hormone (ELISA) Test Code: 1590 Specimen: 1 mL serum Turnaround Time: This test is performed at the College Station laboratory on Wednesday with results in one to seven days. Price:...
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West Nile virus: Diagnostic Guidance for Veterinarians
...e most reliable test for clinically ill horses is the IgM antibody-capture ELISA which can confirm recent exposure to the virus. The IgM antibody rises quickly after exposure but is relatively short lived. A positive result indicates infection likely occurred within the previous six weeks. Data indicates that little IgM is detected as a result of recent West Nile vaccination. Vaccination The primary method of reducing the risk of infection in hors...