Virus Isolation (Egg Inoculation)

General procedure utilized for the isolation and identification of viruses.

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

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Swabs in gel media are not appropriate for virus isolation.

Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container.

Appropriateness of this test will be determined by TVMDL based on species and virus. Typical turnaround time is 14 days, but testing may take longer for confirmation.

If infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) or reovirus are isolated, TVMDL will perform a confirmatory PCR at no additional cost. Typing is available for an additional charge.