Tracing of albumin and globulin fractions by gel electrophoresis. Includes alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1, beta 2, and gamma protein concentrations and pathologist interpretation, when indicated.
Detection of antigen to rabies virus by fluorescent antibody test. This test is performed at the Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, Texas. Submissions may incur additional processing charges to remove the head and/or brain. See TVMDL’s Fee Schedule for details.
Specimen
Fresh brain (all animals) or entire head (small animals only).
Detection of 5 pathogens commonly attributed to respiratory disease in bovine; includes Histophilus somni, Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Arcanobacterium (Trueperella) pyogenes, and Mycoplasma bovis, all by real time PCR.
Specimen
One or more of the following:
1 g fresh lung or trachea
1-2 mL transtracheal wash
1-2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal swab, pharyngeal swab
Detection of antibodies to common pathogens that cause bovine respiratory disease. Targets include bovine herpesvirus type 1, bovine viral diarrhea types 1a/1b/2, parainfluenza 3 virus, and bovine respiratory syncytial virus.
Detection of 5 pathogens commonly attributed to bovine respiratory disease; includes bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV), bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVD), bovine parainfluenza-3 (PI-3), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis/bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BHV-1), and bovine coronavirus (BCOV) all by real time PCR.
Measurement of selenium by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. A $10.75 sample preparation fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens.
Specimen
One or more of the following:
1 mL EDTA whole blood
5 g fresh liver
50 mg fresh liver biopsy (at least 3 Tru-Cut samples, no fluid added)
2 mL serum or plasma
500 g feed
For birds, 0.6 mL EDTA whole blood is adequate.
Blood, serum, and urine samples are tested on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a turnaround time of 7 days. Tissue and feed samples are tested on Mondays and Thursdays with a turnaround time of 10 days.