Avian Influenza Virus – Serum (ELISA)
| Description | Detection of antibodies to avian influenza virus in serum by ELISA in chicken, turkeys, ducks, ostriches, and geese. | |||||||||
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| Code | 1360 | |||||||||
| Section | Serology | |||||||||
| Species | Avian | |||||||||
| Specimen | 0.5 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 with unique identifiers. For multiple samples, number tubes consecutively using a permanent marker or adhesive label. Place the tubes in consecutive numerical order in cardboard boxes designated for tubes. Do not submit loose in bags.Include a list of sample names/numbers or the Excel specimen import spreadsheet with submittal form. Use cold packs during hot weather, especially if shipping serum samples on the clot. Overnight shipping is recommended. | |||||||||
| Special Instructions | None | |||||||||
| Price | $4.25 | |||||||||
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