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 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.