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Tuberculosis Screen

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.

NameTuberculosis Screen
Code1352
SectionNecropsy
Species,
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

None

Price$43.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days