Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (rtPCR)

One or more of the following: 

• 1 g feces
• 1 mL intestinal content
• 1-2 g fresh intestine

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.Learn more about sending samples for molecular diagnostics testing in our online Education Library.

Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container.

TVMDL is unable to perform this test at this time.  During this time, samples for Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (rtPCR) will be forwarded daily to the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Ames, IA at no additional charge to the client. Results are expected within 1-2 business days after delivery to ISUVDL. TVMDL provides an option to pool up to three samples if pooling is indicated on the submission form. Pooling will add an additional $2.25 per sample.