Influenza A Virus (NP ELISA)

Detection of influenza type A in bovine species by nucleoprotein ELISA.

One or more of the following: 

• 1.0 mL serum
• 4-5 mL milk

Serum: 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.

Milk: Fresh or frozen milk in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator).

Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

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.

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