Virology
Proper selection and preservation of samples submitted for analysis is essential for accurate and efficient diagnosis.
- Ambient conditions: Samples should be refrigerated at 4-8˚ C
- Whole blood in a lavender top tube with anticoagulant submitted as buffy coat.
- Blood specimens submitted, as blood smear should be on a labeled microscope slide or as determined by Pathologist.
| Test description | Test # | Price | Specimen Preferred | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVD Antigen Capture Elisa | V103 | $10.00 | 1 ml serum (Bovine) or ear notch (fresh) | * |
| Bovine Herpervirus Type-1 (BHV-1/IBR) FA | V112 | $10.00 | Trachea, lung, or as determined by pathologist | 1-2 working days |
| Bovine Parainfluenza Type-3 (PI-3) FA | V113 | $10.00 |
5 mm trachea, lung, gastrointestinal tract, lymph node, and spleen. |
1-2 working days |
| Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus | V108 | $10.00 | Nasopharyngeal swab, transtracheal wash, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), lung tissue | 1-2 working days |
| Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus FA | V114 | $10.00 | Trachea, lung, gastrointestinal tract, lymph node, spleen. Whole blood and blood smears (see instructions) |
1-2 working days |
| Canine Adenovirus FA | V122 | $10.00 | Trachea, lung, gastrointestinal tract, lymph node, spleen. Whole blood and blood smears (see instructions) |
1-2 working days |
| Canine Distemper Virus FA | V105 | $10.00 | Conjunctival smears, lung, lymph node, spleen, whole blood (lavender top tube) | 1-2 working days |
| Canine Parainfluenza Virus Type-2 FA | V121 | $10.00 | Trachea, lung, gastrointestinal tract, lymph node, spleen. Whole blood and blood smears (see instructions) |
1-2 working days |
| Equine Rhinopneumonitis Virus FA Equine Herpesvirus Type-1 FA |
V146 | $10.00 | Fetal lung, liver, thymus, spleen, and lung on young or adult horses with respiratory disease. | 1-2 working days |
| Feline Leukemia Virus FA | V110 | $10.00 |
Preferred specimen: Bluffy coat smear |
1-2 working days |
TOXICOLOGY:
All Toxicology and nutritional tests will be forwarded to a referral laboratory for testing. Turnaround time is determined by the referral laboratory and prices are subject to change. $35.00 shipping and handling fee will be added to the test price.
Please call AZVDL (520) 621-2356 for test availability, specimen requirements and pricing
Submission Form and User Guide or call us (520) 621-2356 to receive a copy via e-mail or fax.
Published pricing revised February 2023. Price and turnaround time are subject to change at any time.