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Due to expected inclement weather, TVMDL's College Station, Center, and Gonzales laboratories will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1.

Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia (CF) [Referral]

Detection of antibodies to Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia, the causative agent of porcine pleuropneumonia, by complement fixation. This test identifies types 1, 5, and 7 but does not differentiate.

NameActinobacillus pleuropneumonia (CF) [Referral]
Code8046
SectionSerology
Species
Specimen

2 mL serum

Sampling Requirements

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed samples are not acceptable for this test.

Collection Container

Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

This test is performed at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Ames, IA. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and forwarding fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab's schedule.

Price$10.05
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time