About this Test
Detection of antibodies to avian influenza virus in serum by AGID. This test is only performed to screen healthy birds for avian influenza antibodies. Samples from birds with clinical signs must order Avian Influenza Matrix (rtPCR).
Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Detection of antibodies to avian influenza virus in serum by ELISA in chicken, turkeys, ducks, ostriches, and geese.
Detection of antibodies to avian influenza virus in yolk by AGID.
Fresh egg or yolk
Detection of antibodies to avian influenza virus in yolk by ELISA in chicken, turkeys, ducks, ostriches, and geese.
Detection of antibodies to avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) by ELISA.
Detection of avian metapneumovirus types A, B, and C by rtPCR.
One or more of the following:
Detection of avian metapneumovirus type A by rtPCR.
Detection of avian metapneumovirus type B by rtPCR.
Detection of avian metapneumovirus type C by rtPCR.
Detection of avian paramyxovirus type 1 by real time PCR.