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  • Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (cELISA) [Referral]

    Test Code
    8065
    $104.00

    About this Test

    Detection of antibodies to vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) by competitive ELISA. This test is used to meet specific export requests or for clinical cases in equine. This price reflects testing for both New Jersey and Indiana strains.

    Specimen

    2 mL serum

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    Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Indiana Strain (VN)

    Test Code
    1523
    $22.50

    About this Test

    Detection of antibodies to the Indiana strain of vesicular stomatitis virus (VS IN) by virus neutralization. Performed at a starting dilution of 1:32 unless otherwise specified.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum

  • Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Indiana Strain @ 1:12 Dilution (VN)

    Test Code
    1524
    $28.25

    About this Test

    Detection of antibodies to the Indiana strain of vesicular stomatitis virus (VS NJ) by virus neutralization. Performed at a 1:12 dilution.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum

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    Vesicular Stomatitis Virus New Jersey Strain (VN)

    Test Code
    1525
    $22.50

    About this Test

    Detection of antibodies to the New Jersey strain of vesicular stomatitis virus (VS NJ) by virus neutralization. Performed at a starting dilution of 1:32 unless otherwise specified.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum

  • Vesicular Stomatitis Virus New Jersey Strain @ 1:12 Dilution (VN)

    Test Code
    1526
    $28.25

    About this Test

    Detection of antibodies to the New Jersey strain of vesicular stomatitis virus (VS NJ) by virus neutralization. Performed at a 1:12 dilution.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum

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    Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Panel (VN)

    Test Code
    1527
    $45.00

    About this Test

    Detection of antibodies to the New Jersey and Indiana strains (VS NJ / IN) of vesicular stomatitis virus by virus neutralization. Performed at a starting dilution of 1:32 unless otherwise specified.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum

  • Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Panel @ 1:12 Dilution (VN)

    Test Code
    1528
    $56.50

    About this Test

    Detection of antibodies to the New Jersey and Indiana strains of vesicular stomatitis virus (VS NJ/IN) by virus neutralization. Performed at a 1:12 dilution.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum

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    Virus Identification (IHC) [Referral]

    Test Code
    8038
    $51.00

    About this Test

    Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply.

    Identification of specific viruses of interest by immunohistochemical staining.

    Specimen

    Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF). 

    Slide preparation at TVMDL using submitted tissue will incur a $14.50 charge.

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    Virus Isolation (Cell Culture)

    Test Code
    1529
    $50.00

    About this Test

    Isolation and identification of various viruses using cell culture methods.

    Specimen

    One or more of the following: 

    • 2-5 g fresh tissue
    • 0.5-1 mL semen
    • 5-10 mL EDTA or heparin whole blood
    • swabs from affected area(s)
    • other samples as deemed appropriate by submitter and/or professional staff
  • Virus Isolation (Egg Inoculation)

    Test Code
    1530
    $85.00

    About this Test

    General procedure utilized for the isolation and identification of viruses.

    Specimen

    One or more of the following: 

    • 1-5 fresh tissue, swabs from affected area(s)
    • other samples as deemed appropriate by submitter and/or professional staff