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Chronic Wasting Disease – 1 Tissue (ELISA)

Detection of abnormal prion protein, the suspected causative agent of chronic wasting disease (CWD), by ELISA. This test is for one sample type, either the retropharyngeal lymph nodes OR obex.

NameChronic Wasting Disease – 1 Tissue (ELISA)
Code1385
SectionSerology
Species
SpecimenFresh or frozen retropharyngeal lymph node and/or obex
Sampling Requirements

Entire head/brain may be submitted and will incur additional charges for specimen collection and disposal.

Collection Container

Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container or Whirl-Pak.

Packing Instructions

Clearly label all samples and paperwork with unique animal IDs. Ship overnight on cold packs Monday through Wednesday (for delivery Tuesday through Thursday).

Special Instructions

Submissions containing both retropharyngeal lymph nodes and obex will have only the lymph nodes tested unless otherwise specified (e.g. for TAHC herd certification program). If entire heads are submitted, the laboratory will collect obex and retropharyngeal lymph nodes for an additional charge of $20/per animal; a $20/animal head disposal fee will also apply. Include the TWIMS submission form which can be accessed through your Texas Parks and Wildlife Department TWIMS account.

Price$25.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
College Station Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday2—5 days