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Bacterial Identification – Companion Animal (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture)

Identification of a wide variety of bacterial pathogens in companion animals by aerobic and anaerobic culture.

NameBacterial Identification – Companion Animal (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture)
Code1089
SectionBacteriology
SpeciesAmphibian, Avian, Canine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Rodent
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • fresh tissue
  • urine
  • swabs
  • feces
Sampling Requirements

Sample should be aseptically collected. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue.

Collection Container

Tissue or feces: sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. 

Swabs: transport media. 

Urine: sterile, sealed, leak-proof container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship on cold packs.

Special Instructions

none

Price$32.25
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday2—7 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday2—7 days

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