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Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA)

Detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVD) antigen in serum or ear notch samples by antigen-capture (ACE) ELISA; used to detect persistently infected (PI) animals.

NameBovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Antigen Capture ELISA)
Code1482
SectionVirology
SpeciesBovine
Specimen

Ear notch or 1 mL serum

Sampling Requirements

Only serum samples from precolostral newborn calves or calves older than three months are suitable for testing with this ELISA kit. Previously frozen samples should be mixed thoroughly prior to testing. 

Ear notches from animals of all ages may be tested.

Collection Container

Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

Additional samples over ten on the same accession are $4.75 each.

Price$7.50
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days
College Station Tuesday, Friday1—2 days

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