Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Solid Culture)

Detection of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the causative agent of Johne’s disease, by culture.

NameMycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Solid Culture)
Code1103
SectionBacteriology
Species
Specimen

Feces

Sampling Requirements

none

Collection Container

Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship on cold packs.

Special Instructions

This is a test for a disease agent regulated by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and/or the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS). Samples, documentation, and testing may be subject to additional requirements or restrictions as determined by TAHC or USDA APHIS.

Price$45.50
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday112 days