Tuberculosis Screen
| Description | Visual examination of fresh or fixed retropharyngeal lymph node or head to identify suspect lesions. Special stains/culture are performed as deemed appropriate based on gross examination. | |||||||||
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| Code | 1352 | |||||||||
| Section | Necropsy | |||||||||
| Species | Cervid, Exotic | |||||||||
| Specimen | Fresh or fixed retropharyngeal lymph nodes, or head | |||||||||
| Sampling Requirements | The fresher the specimen, the more accurate the screen. | |||||||||
| Collection Container | Sealed, leak-proof, wide mouth plastic container. Samples submitted in glass containers are not acceptable and will incur an additional processing charge. | |||||||||
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship overnight 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 | $45.25 | |||||||||
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