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Bovine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans

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 PlanBovine Sudden Death Diagnostic Plan
Bovine Abortion Diagnostic PlanBovine Neurological (CNS) Disease Diagnostic Plan
Bovine Calf Diarrhea Diagnostic PlanBovine Pinkeye (IBK) Diagnostic Plan
Bovine Adult Diarrhea/Weight Loss Diagnostic PlanBovine Biosecurity Diagnostic 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:

Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Histopathology – Postmortem 8 or Fewer Tissuestissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture)tissues or swabs in Amies media2-7 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test-Food Animal (please indicate MIC or KB preference)pure isolate1 dayBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Bacterial (rtPCR)lung, TTW, BAL, nasal/pharyngeal swab1-3 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
TWRF
TWRF
Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Viral (rtPCR)lung, trachea, TTW, BAL, nasal/pharyngeal swab1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Bovine Coronavirus (rtPCR)lung, trachea, TTW, BAL, nasal/pharyngeal swab1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
TWRF
TWRF
Bovine Influenza D Virus (rtPCR)Lung, trachea, TTW, BAL, nasopharyngeal swab1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCANTWRF
Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday
View secondary or additional tests
Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Histopathology – Postmortem 9 or More Tissuestissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Mycoplasma spp. – Livestock (Culture)tissues or charcoal swabs in Amies media14 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Serology (MAT & VN)serum3-5 daysSerology & VirologyCAN
CS
TF
TF
Bovine Coronavirus (IFA Titration)serum-ReferralInfectious Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (Purdue)-
Bovine Coronavirus IHCTVMDL tissue
blocks
-ReferralMichigan-
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:

Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Histopathology – Postmortem 8 or Fewer Tissuestissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Abortion Panel – Livestock Bacterial (Culture)fetal tissues, fetal stomach contents, placenta10 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 (rtPCR)lung, trachea, nasopharyngeal swab1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (rtPCR)lung, trachea, nasopharyngeal swab, ear notch1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Leptospira spp. (rtPCR)kidney, liver, placenta1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Neospora caninum (rtPCR)brain, placenta, liver, lung, heart2-3 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Vitamin A (HPLC)10 g liver1-7 daysToxicologyCSM
Trace Mineral Panel (ICP/MS)10 g liver1-4 daysToxicologyCSTR
Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday
View secondary or additional tests
Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Histopathology – Postmortem 9 or More Tissuestissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Bovine B4 Export Multiplex (rtPCR)spleen, liver, lung, lymph node1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Viral (rtPCR)lung, respiratory swabs1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Anaplasma marginale (rtPCR)spleen, lung, liver, kidney1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Liver Vitamin Panel (Vitamin A & E)10 g liver1-7 daysToxicologyCSR
Single Mineral Quantification from Liver10 g liver1-4 daysToxicologyCSTR
Nitrates – Fluids (Colorimetric)fetal ocular fluid or eyeball1-2 daysToxicologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Fungal Identification (Culture)tissues, placenta, swabs in transport media21 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Basic2 mL serum or fetal effusions2-3 days
2-4 days
SerologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MR
Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Comprehensive2 mL serum or fetal effusions3-5 daysSerology & VirologyCANMTWRF
Tritrichomonas foetus – Bovine (rtPCR)1-2 mL fetal abomasal contents or cow cervical wash in trich pouch2-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Campylobacter jejuni (rtPCR)placenta, lung, 1-2 mL abomasal contents or cervical/uterine wash1-3 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
TWRF
TWRF
Campylobacter fetus Differentiation (rtPCR)placenta, lung, 1-2 mL abomasal contents or cervical/uterine wash1-3 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
TWRF
TWRF
Listeria monocytogenes PCRbrain, liver, spleen-ReferralKSVDL-
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:

Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Basic Calf Diarrhea Panel [Bovine Coronavirus, rotavirus, cryptosporidium]feces, GI contents, intestines1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture)feces, fresh tissue2-7 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Salmonella genus (rtPCR)1 g feces, intestine, fecal swabs1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Salmonella serotypingsalmonella isolate-ReferralNVSL-
E. coli Toxin Typing – Ruminant (rtPCR)E. coli isolate4-6 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCANR
Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday
View secondary or additional tests
Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Histopathology – Postmortem 8 or Fewer Tissuestissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Susceptibility Test-Food Animal
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test-Food Animal (please indicate MIC or KB preference)
pure isolate1 dayBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Clostridium perfringens Typing (rtPCR)pure isolate1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCANR
Chemistry Profile - Ruminant0.5 mL serum1 dayClinical PathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
CBC – Livestock1 mL EDTA blood + blood film1 dayClinical PathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Floatation)3-5 g fresh feces1-2 daysParasitologyCSMTWRF
Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters)3-5 g feces1-2 daysParasitologyCSMTWRF
Electron Microscopyfeces, GI contents, intestines5-7 daysVirologyCANVaries
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA)ear notch, 1 mL serum1-2 daysVirologyCAN
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:

Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture)feces, fresh tissue2-7 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Salmonella serotypingsalmonella isolate-ReferralNVSL-
Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Floatation)3-5 g fresh feces1-2 daysParasitologyCSMTWRF
Calf Diarrhea Multiplex (rtPCR)feces, GI contents, intestines1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (rtPCR)feces, GI contents, intestines1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA)ear notch, 1 mL serum1-2 daysVirologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
TF
Bovine Leukemia Virus (ELISA)1 mL serum1-2 days
1-3 days
SerologyCAN
CS
MR
TF
Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday
View secondary or additional tests
Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Histopathology – Postmortem 8 or Fewer Tissuestissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Salmonella spp. (Culture)feces, tissues7 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Salmonella genus (rtPCR)1 g feces, intestine, fecal swabs1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Chemistry Profile – Ruminant0.5 mL serum1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
MTWRF
CBC – Livestock1 mL EDTA blood + blood film1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
MTWRF
Urinalysis3 mL urine1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
MTWRF
Parasite & Ova Count (Wisconsin)3-5 g feces1-3 daysParasitologyCSMTWRFSa
MTWRF
Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters)3-5 g feces1-2 daysParasitologyCSMTWRF
MTWRF
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis – Serum or Plasma (ELISA)1 mL serum1-3 daysSerologyCAN
CS
TWR
MR
Anaplasma marginale (cELISA)1 mL serum1-2 days
1-3 days
SerologyCAN
CS
TWR
TF
Trace Mineral Panel (ICP/MS)10 g liver1-4 daysToxicologyCSTR
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 blood1-3 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Bovine Leukemia Virus (rtPCR)EDTA blood, spleen, liver, lymph node1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Toxicology Evaluation (Microscopy)2 cups – 1 quart GI contents1-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
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:

Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Histopathology (up to 8 tissues)tissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Bacterial Identification - Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture)tissues, swabs in Amies media2-7 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Anaplasma marginale (rtPCR)spleen, lung, liver, kidney1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Clostridium FAfresh or fixed skeletal mm, cardiac mm, liver1 dayBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Toxicologic Evaluation (Microscopy)2 cups – 1 quart GI contents1-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Nitrates Qualitative1 mL ocular fluid, eyeball, urine, serum, water1-2 daysToxicologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday
View secondary or additional tests
Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Histopathology (> 8 tissues)tissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Brain Sodium quantificationfresh brain2-10 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Cyanide (Prussic Acid)frozen rumen contents1-2 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Lead - Tissue10 g kidney1-4 daysToxicologyCSTR
Liver Mineral/Heavy Metal Panel10 g liver1-4 daysToxicologyCSTR
Brain Cholinesterase quantificationbrain1-3 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Ionophore Screenrumen contents, 500 g feed1-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Ammonia (for Urea/NPN toxicity)frozen rumen contents1-3 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Toxic Chemical Screenrumen contents, liver, forage, hay1-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Petroleum hydrocarbonsrumen contents, water, source material1-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Nitrates Quantitativefresh forage, core hay sample2-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Chloriderumen content, feed, water1-3 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Rumen pHrumen content1-3 daysToxicologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Bovine Leukemia Virus qPCRspleen, liver, lymph node1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Botulism ABC rtPCRrumen contents, feces, spoiled forages-ReferralNational Botulism Reference Lab-
Plant IDintact plant1-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Blue Green Algae Microscopic Analysis20 mL water1-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Water Quality Analysis500 mL water-ReferralTX A&M AgriLife Extension-
Feed Analysis1 lb grain based feed-ReferralServi-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:

Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Gross Tissue Examinationtissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
CSF Analysis – TNCC0.5 mL CSF + dried slides1-2 daysClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
Microprotein0.5 mL CSF1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture)CSF, brain, CNS tissue2-7 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Lead (ICP/MS)10 g kidney1-4 daysToxicologyCSTR
Nitrates – Fluids (Colorimetric)1 mL ocular fluid, eyeball, urine, serum, water1-2 daysToxicologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Magnesiumocular fluid or eyeball1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
Vitamin A (HPLC)10 g liver or 2 mL serum1-7 daysToxicologyCSM
Vitamin E - Liver10 g liver or 2 mL serum1-7 daysToxicologyCSM
Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters)3-5 g feces1-2 daysParasitologyCSMTWRF
Listeria monocytogenes PCRbrain, liver, spleen-ReferralKSVL-
Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday
View secondary or additional tests
Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Rabies Testingbrain-ReferralTX DSHS-
Histopathology – Postmortem 9 or More Tissuestissues fixed in NBF2-5 daysHistopathologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
CSF Sodium/Electrolytes &/or Albumin0.5 mL CSF1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
Heavy Metal Panel (ICP/MS)10 g liver1-4 daysToxicologyCSTR
Toxicology Quantitation (GC/MS)rumen contents, liver, forage, hay1-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Chemistry Profile – Ruminant0.5 mL serum1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
CBC – Livestock1 mL EDTA blood + blood film1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
Hemoparasite Examination (Wright-Giemsa Stain)1 mL EDTA blood, blood film1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
Electrolyte & Macromineral Profile0.5 mL serum1-2 daysClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
Energy Profile0.5 mL serum1-2 daysClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 (rtPCR)lung, trachea, nasopharyngeal swab1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Anaplasma marginale (rtPCR)spleen, lung, liver, kidney1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Bovine Leukemia Virus (rtPCR)spleen, liver, lymph node1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Botulism ABC rtPCRrumen contents, feces, spoiled forages-ReferralNational Botulism Reference Lab-
Anaplasma marginale (cELISA)1 mL serum1-2 days
1-3 days
SerologyCAN
CS
TWR
TF
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA)ear notch, 1 mL serum1-2 daysVirologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
TF
Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Floatation)3-5 g fresh feces1-2 daysParasitologyCSMTWRF
Lead (ICP/MS)1 mL EDTA blood1-2 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Vitamin A (HPLC)2 mL serum1-7 daysToxicologyCSR
Cholinesterase (Kinetic pH/Kinetic Colorimetric)brain1-3 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Sodium (FAAS) [Referral]fresh brain2-10 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Toxicology Evaluation (Microscopy)2 cups – 1 quart GI contents1-5 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Cyanide (Colorimetric)frozen rumen contents1-2 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
Ammonia (Distillation)frozen rumen contents1-3 daysToxicologyCSMTWRF
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:

Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture)swabs in Amies media2-7 daysBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRFSa
MTWRFSa
Mycoplasma spp. PCRDry swab in RTT3-7 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
WR
TR
IBR (BHV-1) qPCRDry swab in RTT1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday
View secondary or additional tests
Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Susceptibility Test-Food Animal
(please indicate MIC or KB preference)
pure isolate1 dayBacteriologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MTWRF
Moraxella speciation PCRpure isolate-ReferralKSVDL-
IBK qPCR Panel (Moraxella bovoculi Moraxella bovis, Mycoplasma bovoculi, Mycoplasma bovis and bovine herpesvirus 1)eye swab-ReferralKSVDL-
Mycoplasma culture – Livestockcharcoal swab in transport media14 daysBacteriologyCAN
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:

Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Bovine Leukemia Virus (ELISA)1 mL serum1-2 days
1-3 days
SerologyCAN
CS
MR
TF
Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (ELISA)1 mL serum1-3 daysSerologyCAN
CS
TWR
MR
Anaplasma marginale cELISA1 mL serum1-2 days
1-3 days
SerologyCAN
CS
TWR
TF
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA)ear notch, 1 mL serum1-2 daysVirologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
TF
Leptospira (MAT) Serology – 5 serovars1 mL serum1-3 days
1-2 days
SerologyCAN
CS
MWF
MTWRF
Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Serology (MAT & VN)1 mL serum3-5 daysSerology & VirologyCAN
CS
TF
TF
Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Basic2 mL serum2-3 days
2-4 days
SerologyCAN
CS
MTWRF
MR
Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday
View secondary or additional tests
Test
Samples
Turnaround Time
Section
Lab
Schedule
Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (qPCR)feces1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Comprehensive2 mL serum3-5 daysSerology & VirologyCANMTWRF
Bovine B4 Export Multiplex (rtPCR)1-2 mL semen, EDTA blood1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Campylobacter fetus Agglutination1 ml serum or plasma1-2 daysSerologyCANMTWRF
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Panel1 mL serum2-7 daysVirologyCAN
CS
TF
MW
Anaplasma marginale (rtPCR)EDTA blood1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (rtPCR)1-2 mL semen, EDTA blood, NP swab1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Bovine Leukemia Virus (rtPCR)1-2 mL semen, EDTA blood1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
IBR (BHV-1) qPCR2 mL EDTA blood, 1 mL semen1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCAN
CS
MTWRF
TWRF
Bluetongue & Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Multiplex (rtPCR)1-2 mL semen, EDTA blood1-4 daysMolecular DiagnosticsCSTWRF
Mycoplasma wenyonii/Hemotropic Mycoplasma PCREDTA blood-ReferralMichigan-
Pregnancy specific binding protein0.5 mL serum or plasma2-3 days
1 day
Serology & Clinical PathologyCAN
CS
MTWR
Leptospira (MAT) Serology – 8 serovars1 mL serum1-3 days
1-2 days
SerologyCAN
CS
MWF
MTWRF
Neospora caninum ELISA1 mL serum1-2 days
1-3 days
Virology
Serology
CAN
CS
1-2 days
1-3 days
Chemistry Profile - Ruminant0.5 mL serum1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
CBC – Livestock1 mL EDTA blood + blood film1 dayClinical PathologyCSMTWRF
Fecal Flotation Qualitative3-5 g fresh feces1-2 daysParasitologyCSMTWRF
McMaster Eggs/Gram Count (Quantitative)3-5 g feces1-2 daysParasitologyCSMTWRF
Schedule: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday

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