TVMDL has compiled syndrome specific diagnostic plans to assist clients in efficient diagnostic testing strategies based on clinical signs or gross necropsy findings. The client still has the ability to select the tests within the diagnostic plans that fit with the diagnostic goals and pre-test clinical suspicion of each case. Simply select the syndrome most appropriate for the case and then indicate which tests are desired on the submission form.
Click below to view each plan:
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Diagnostic Plan
This plan was created to assist with the investigation of the pathophysiology and etiologic agents involved the death of cattle with clinical signs or post mortem findings consistent with respiratory disease. Follow the links attached to each test name to see more detailed information from the TVMDL test catalog.
Recommended initial testing:
| Histopathology – Postmortem 8 or Fewer Tissues | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AM CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture) | tissues or swabs in Amies media | 2-7 days | Bacteriology | AM CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test-Food Animal (please indicate MIC or KB preference) | pure isolate | 1 day | Bacteriology | AM CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Bacterial (rtPCR) | lung, TTW, BAL, nasal/pharyngeal swab | 1-3 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | TWRF TWRF |
| Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Viral (rtPCR) | lung, trachea, TTW, BAL, nasal/pharyngeal swab | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Bovine Coronavirus (rtPCR) | lung, trachea, TTW, BAL, nasal/pharyngeal swab | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | TWRF TWRF |
| Bovine Influenza D Virus (rtPCR) | Lung, trachea, TTW, BAL, nasopharyngeal swab | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM | TWRF |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
| Histopathology – Postmortem 9 or More Tissues | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Mycoplasma spp. – Livestock (Culture) | tissues or charcoal swabs in Amies media | 14 days | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Serology (MAT & VN) | serum | 3-5 days | Serology & Virology | AMA CS | TF TF |
| Bovine Coronavirus (IFA Titration) | serum | - | Referral | Infectious Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (Purdue) | - |
| Bovine Coronavirus IHC | TVMDL tissue blocks | - | Referral | Michigan | - |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
Bovine Abortion Diagnostic Plan
This plan was created to assist with the investigation of etiologic agents that may cause infectious bovine abortion as well as pathophysiology that may explain loss of pregnancy close to expected parturition. TVMDL also has a Bovine Comprehensive Abortion Serology Panel to investigate infectious bovine abortion utilizing serum from heifers or cows that suffered pregnancy loss. Follow the links attached to each test name to see more detailed information from the TVMDL test catalog.
Recommended initial testing:
| Histopathology – Postmortem 8 or Fewer Tissues | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AM CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Abortion Panel – Livestock Bacterial (Culture) | fetal tissues, fetal stomach contents, placenta | 10 days | Bacteriology | AM CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 (rtPCR) | lung, trachea, nasopharyngeal swab | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (rtPCR) | lung, trachea, nasopharyngeal swab, ear notch | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Leptospira spp. (rtPCR) | kidney, liver, placenta | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Neospora caninum (rtPCR) | brain, placenta, liver, lung, heart | 2-3 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Vitamin A (HPLC) | 10 g liver | 1-7 days | Toxicology | CS | M |
| Trace Mineral Panel (ICP/MS) | 10 g liver | 1-4 days | Toxicology | CS | TR |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
| Histopathology – Postmortem 9 or More Tissues | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AM CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Bovine B4 Export Multiplex (rtPCR) | spleen, liver, lung, lymph node | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Viral (rtPCR) | lung, respiratory swabs | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Anaplasma marginale (rtPCR) | spleen, lung, liver, kidney | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Liver Vitamin Panel (Vitamin A & E) | 10 g liver | 1-7 days | Toxicology | CS | R |
| Single Mineral Quantification from Liver | 10 g liver | 1-4 days | Toxicology | CS | TR |
| Nitrates – Fluids (Colorimetric) | fetal ocular fluid or eyeball | 1-2 days | Toxicology | AM CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Fungal Identification (Culture) | tissues, placenta, swabs in transport media | 21 days | Bacteriology | AM CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Basic | 2 mL serum or fetal effusions | 2-3 days 2-4 days | Serology | AM CS | MTWRF MR |
| Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Comprehensive | 2 mL serum or fetal effusions | 3-5 days | Serology & Virology | AM | MTWRF |
| Tritrichomonas foetus – Bovine (rtPCR) | 1-2 mL fetal abomasal contents or cow cervical wash in trich pouch | 2-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Campylobacter jejuni (rtPCR) | placenta, lung, 1-2 mL abomasal contents or cervical/uterine wash | 1-3 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | TWRF TWRF |
| Campylobacter fetus Differentiation (rtPCR) | placenta, lung, 1-2 mL abomasal contents or cervical/uterine wash | 1-3 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AM CS | TWRF TWRF |
| Listeria monocytogenes PCR | brain, liver, spleen | - | Referral | KSVDL | - |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
Bovine Calf Diarrhea Diagnostic Plan
This plan was created to assist with the investigation of etiologic agents that may cause or contribute to neonatal calf diarrhea (NCD). The diagnostic approach will vary slightly for individual animal investigation compared to population investigation. Additional testing will be needed for calves older than 60 days old. Follow the links attached to each test name to see more detailed information from the TVMDL test catalog.
Recommended initial testing:
| Calf Diarrhea Multiplex (rtPCR) | feces, GI contents, intestines | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture) | feces, fresh tissue | 2-7 days | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Salmonella genus (rtPCR) | 1 g feces, intestine, fecal swabs | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Salmonella serotyping | salmonella isolate | - | Referral | NVSL | - |
| E. coli Toxin Typing – Ruminant (rtPCR) | E. coli isolate | 4-6 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA | R |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
| Histopathology – Postmortem 8 or Fewer Tissues | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Susceptibility Test-Food Animal Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test-Food Animal (please indicate MIC or KB preference) | pure isolate | 1 day | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Clostridium perfringens Typing (rtPCR) | pure isolate | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA | R |
| Chemistry Profile - Ruminant | 0.5 mL serum | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| CBC – Livestock | 1 mL EDTA blood + blood film | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Floatation) | 3-5 g fresh feces | 1-2 days | Parasitology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters) | 3-5 g feces | 1-2 days | Parasitology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Electron Microscopy | feces, GI contents, intestines | 5-7 days | Virology | CS | Varies |
| Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA) | ear notch, 1 mL serum | 1-2 days | Virology | AMA CS | MTWRF TF |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
Bovine Adult Diarrhea/Weight Loss Diagnostic Plan
This plan was created to assist with the investigation of etiologic agents that may cause chronic diarrhea, weight loss, or poor production in adult cattle. The diagnostic plan will vary slightly for investigation of acute diarrhea with or without fever/hematochezia. Follow the links attached to each test name to see more detailed information from the TVMDL test catalog.
Recommended initial testing:
| Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture) | feces, fresh tissue | 2-7 days | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Salmonella serotyping | salmonella isolate | - | Referral | NVSL | - |
| Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Floatation) | 3-5 g fresh feces | 1-2 days | Parasitology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Calf Diarrhea Multiplex (rtPCR) | feces, GI contents, intestines | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (rtPCR) | feces, GI contents, intestines | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA) | ear notch, 1 mL serum | 1-2 days | Virology | AMA CS | MTWRF TF |
| Bovine Leukemia Virus (ELISA) | 1 mL serum | 1-2 days 1-3 days | Serology | AMA CS | MR TF |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
| Histopathology – Postmortem 8 or Fewer Tissues | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Salmonella spp. (Culture) | feces, tissues | 7 days | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Salmonella genus (rtPCR) | 1 g feces, intestine, fecal swabs | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Chemistry Profile – Ruminant | 0.5 mL serum | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| CBC – Livestock | 1 mL EDTA blood + blood film | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Urinalysis | 3 mL urine | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Parasite & Ova Count (Wisconsin) | 3-5 g feces | 1-3 days | Parasitology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRF |
| Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters) | 3-5 g feces | 1-2 days | Parasitology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis – Serum or Plasma (ELISA) | 1 mL serum | 1-3 days | Serology | AMA CS | TWR MR |
| Anaplasma marginale (cELISA) | 1 mL serum | 1-2 days 1-3 days | Serology | AMA CS | TWR TF |
| Trace Mineral Panel (ICP/MS) | 10 g liver | 1-4 days | Toxicology | CS | TR |
| Metal & Mineral Panel (ICP/MS) | Whole blood (EDTA preferred), 1.0 ml AND 1.7 ml serum, off the clot; for birds, min 0.60 ml whole blood | 1-3 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Bovine Leukemia Virus (rtPCR) | EDTA blood, spleen, liver, lymph node | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Toxicology Evaluation (Microscopy) | 2 cups – 1 quart GI contents | 1-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
Bovine Sudden Death Diagnostic Plan
This plan was created to assist with the investigation of etiologic agents and toxic elements that may cause sudden death. The panel also includes histopathology that can be used to guide more specific secondary testing, depending on the quality of samples available. Please call and consult with TVMDL Veterinary Diagnosticians, Pathologists, or Toxicologists if you are unsure of what tests may need to be ordered to investigate any sudden death case. Follow the links attached to each test name to see more detailed information from the TVMDL test catalog.
Recommended initial testing:
| Histopathology (up to 8 tissues) | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Bacterial Identification - Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture) | tissues, swabs in Amies media | 2-7 days | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Anaplasma marginale (rtPCR) | spleen, lung, liver, kidney | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Clostridium FA | fresh or fixed skeletal mm, cardiac mm, liver | 1 day | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Rumen content microscopic analysis | 2 cups – 1 quart GI contents | 1-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Nitrates Qualitative | 1 mL ocular fluid, eyeball, urine, serum, water | 1-2 days | Toxicology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
| Histopathology (> 8 tissues) | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Brain Sodium quantification | fresh brain | 2-10 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Cyanide (Prussic Acid) | frozen rumen contents | 1-2 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Lead - Tissue | 10 g kidney | 1-4 days | Toxicology | CS | TR |
| Liver Mineral/Heavy Metal Panel | 10 g liver | 1-4 days | Toxicology | CS | TR |
| Brain Cholinesterase quantification | brain | 1-3 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Ionophore Screen | rumen contents, 500 g feed | 1-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Ammonia (for Urea/NPN toxicity) | frozen rumen contents | 1-3 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Toxic Chemical Screen | rumen contents, liver, forage, hay | 1-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Petroleum hydrocarbons | rumen contents, water, source material | 1-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Nitrates Quantitative | fresh forage, core hay sample | 2-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Chloride | rumen content, feed, water | 1-3 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Rumen pH | rumen content | 1-3 days | Toxicology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Bovine Leukemia Virus qPCR | spleen, liver, lymph node | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Botulism ABC rtPCR | rumen contents, feces, spoiled forages | - | Referral | National Botulism Reference Lab | - |
| Plant ID | intact plant | 1-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Blue Green Algae Microscopic Analysis | 20 mL water | 1-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Water Quality Analysis | 500 mL water | - | Referral | TX A&M AgriLife Extension | - |
| Feed Analysis | 1 lb grain based feed | - | Referral | Servi-Tech | - |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
Bovine Neurological (CNS) Disease Diagnostic Plan
This plan was created to assist with the investigation of etiologic agents and pathophysiology that may cause neurologic derangement in cattle. The approach to the diagnostic investigation will differ slightly depending on animal signalment, risk factors, neurologic signs/lesion localization, and other clinical findings. Please call and consult with TVMDL Veterinary Diagnosticians, Pathologists, or Toxicologists if you are unsure of what initial tests may need to be ordered. Follow the links attached to each test name to see more detailed information from the TVMDL test catalog.
Recommended initial testing:
| Gross Tissue Examination | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| CSF Analysis – TNCC | 0.5 mL CSF + dried slides | 1-2 days | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Microprotein | 0.5 mL CSF | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture) | CSF, brain, CNS tissue | 2-7 days | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Lead (ICP/MS) | 10 g kidney | 1-4 days | Toxicology | CS | TR |
| Nitrates – Fluids (Colorimetric) | 1 mL ocular fluid, eyeball, urine, serum, water | 1-2 days | Toxicology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Magnesium | ocular fluid or eyeball | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Vitamin A (HPLC) | 10 g liver or 2 mL serum | 1-7 days | Toxicology | CS | M |
| Vitamin E - Liver | 10 g liver or 2 mL serum | 1-7 days | Toxicology | CS | M |
| Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters) | 3-5 g feces | 1-2 days | Parasitology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Listeria monocytogenes PCR | brain, liver, spleen | - | Referral | KSVDL | - |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
| Rabies Testing | brain | - | Referral | TX DSHS | - |
| Histopathology – Postmortem 9 or More Tissues | tissues fixed in NBF | 2-5 days | Histopathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| CSF Sodium/Electrolytes &/or Albumin | 0.5 mL CSF | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Heavy Metal Panel (ICP/MS) | 10 g liver | 1-4 days | Toxicology | CS | TR |
| Toxicology Quantitation (GC/MS) | rumen contents, liver, forage, hay | 1-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Chemistry Profile – Ruminant | 0.5 mL serum | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| CBC – Livestock | 1 mL EDTA blood + blood film | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Hemoparasite Examination (Wright-Giemsa Stain) | 1 mL EDTA blood, blood film | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Electrolyte & Macromineral Profile | 0.5 mL serum | 1-2 days | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Energy Profile | 0.5 mL serum | 1-2 days | Clinical Pathology | AMA | MTWRF |
| Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 (rtPCR) | lung, trachea, nasopharyngeal swab | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Anaplasma marginale (rtPCR) | spleen, lung, liver, kidney | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Bovine Leukemia Virus (rtPCR) | spleen, liver, lymph node | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Botulism ABC rtPCR | rumen contents, feces, spoiled forages | - | Referral | National Botulism Reference Lab | - |
| Anaplasma marginale (cELISA) | 1 mL serum | 1-2 days 1-3 days | Serology | AMA CS | TWR TF |
| Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA) | ear notch, 1 mL serum | 1-2 days | Virology | AMA CS | MTWRF TF |
| Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Floatation) | 3-5 g fresh feces | 1-2 days | Parasitology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Lead (ICP/MS) | 1 mL EDTA blood | 1-2 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Vitamin A (HPLC) | 2 mL serum | 1-7 days | Toxicology | CS | R |
| Cholinesterase (Kinetic pH/Kinetic Colorimetric) | brain | 1-3 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Sodium (FAAS) [Referral] | fresh brain | 2-10 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Toxicology Evaluation (Microscopy) | 2 cups – 1 quart GI contents | 1-5 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Cyanide (Colorimetric) | frozen rumen contents | 1-2 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Ammonia (Distillation) | frozen rumen contents | 1-3 days | Toxicology | CS | MTWRF |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
Bovine Pinkeye (IBK) Diagnostic Plan
This plan was created to assist with the investigation of etiologic agents that can cause keratoconjunctivitis in cattle. Follow the links attached to each test name to see more detailed information from the TVMDL test catalog.
Recommended initial testing:
| Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture) | swabs in Amies media | 2-7 days | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Mycoplasma spp. PCR | Dry swab in RTT | 3-7 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA CS | WR TR |
| IBR (BHV-1) qPCR | Dry swab in RTT | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
| Susceptibility Test-Food Animal (please indicate MIC or KB preference) | pure isolate | 1 day | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Moraxella speciation PCR | pure isolate | - | Referral | KSVDL | - |
| IBK qPCR Panel (Moraxella bovoculi Moraxella bovis, Mycoplasma bovoculi, Mycoplasma bovis and bovine herpesvirus 1) | eye swab | - | Referral | KSVDL | - |
| Mycoplasma culture – Livestock | charcoal swab in transport media | 14 days | Bacteriology | AMA CS | MTWRFSa MTWRFSa |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
Bovine Serologic Biosecurity Diagnostic Plan
This plan was created to assist with the screening of animals for pre-purchase, herd biosecurity protocols, or quarantine establishment. Follow the links attached to each test name to see more detailed information from the TVMDL test catalog.
Recommended initial testing:
| Bovine Leukemia Virus (ELISA) | 1 mL serum | 1-2 days 1-3 days | Serology | AMA CS | MR TF |
| Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (ELISA) | 1 mL serum | 1-3 days | Serology | AMA CS | TWR MR |
| Anaplasma marginale cELISA | 1 mL serum | 1-2 days 1-3 days | Serology | AMA CS | TWR TF |
| Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA) | ear notch, 1 mL serum | 1-2 days | Virology | AMA CS | MTWRF TF |
| Leptospira (MAT) Serology – 5 serovars | 1 mL serum | 1-3 days 1-2 days | Serology | AMA CS | MWF MTWRF |
| Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Serology (MAT & VN) | 1 mL serum | 3-5 days | Serology & Virology | AMA CS | TF TF |
| Bovine coronavirus VN | 1 mL serum | 3-4 days | Virology | AMA | TF |
| Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Basic | 2 mL serum | 2-3 days 2-4 days | Serology | AMA CS | MTWRF MR |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
| Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (qPCR) | feces | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Comprehensive | 2 mL serum | 3-5 days | Serology & Virology | AMA | MTWRF |
| Bovine B4 Export Multiplex (rtPCR) | 1-2 mL semen, EDTA blood | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Campylobacter fetus Agglutination | 1 ml serum or plasma | 1-2 days | Serology | AMA | MTWRF |
| Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Panel | 1 mL serum | 2-7 days | Virology | AMA CS | TF MW |
| Anaplasma marginale (rtPCR) | EDTA blood | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (rtPCR) | 1-2 mL semen, EDTA blood, NP swab | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Bovine Leukemia Virus (rtPCR) | 1-2 mL semen, EDTA blood | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| IBR (BHV-1) qPCR | 2 mL EDTA blood, 1 mL semen | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA CS | MTWRF TWRF |
| Bluetongue & Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Multiplex (rtPCR) | 1-2 mL semen, EDTA blood | 1-4 days | Molecular Diagnostics | CS | TWRF |
| Mycoplasma wenyonii/Hemotropic Mycoplasma PCR | EDTA blood | - | Referral | Michigan | - |
| Pregnancy specific binding protein | 0.5 mL serum or plasma | 2-3 days 1 day | Endocrinology | AMA CS | MWR MTWR |
| Leptospira (MAT) Serology – 8 serovars | 1 mL serum | 1-3 days 1-2 days | Serology | AMA CS | MWF MTWRF |
| Neospora caninum ELISA | 1 mL serum | 1-2 days 1-3 days | Virology Serology | AMA CS | 1-2 days 1-3 days |
| Chemistry Profile - Ruminant | 0.5 mL serum | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| CBC – Livestock | 1 mL EDTA blood + blood film | 1 day | Clinical Pathology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Fecal Flotation Qualitative | 3-5 g fresh feces | 1-2 days | Parasitology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| McMaster Eggs/Gram Count (Quantitative) | 3-5 g feces | 1-2 days | Parasitology | AMA CS | MTWRF MTWRF |
| Mastitis PCR Panel (S. aureus, S. agalactiae, M. bovis) | Individual/quarter milk/ bulk tank milk | 1-3 days | Molecular Diagnostics | AMA | TWRF |
| Salmonella Dublin ELISA | Serum, plasma, milk | 1-2 days | Serology | AMA | TR |
| Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday | |||||
