Virology and Toxicology
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Whole blood and blood smears | 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 | 1-2 working days |
| Canine Adenovirus FA | V122 | $10.00 | Lung, liver, and kidney | 1-2 working days |
| Canine Distemper Virus IFA | V105b | $55.00 | 1.0 ml Serum or Plasma | 2 working days |
| Canine Parainfluenza Virus Type-2 FA | V121 | $10.00 | Lung, trachea, nasal smear | 1-2 working days |
| Equine Herpesvirus Type-1 FA | V146 | $10.00 | Fresh lung from necropsy. Current infected: nasal swabs and smears | 1-2 working days |
| Feline Leukemia Virus IFA | V110b | $55.00 | Whole blood bone marrow, slides with buffy coat smears (with thin feathered edge), necropsy tissues | 2 working days |
TOXICOLOGY:
| Test Description | Test# | Price | Specimen preferred | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate (Semi-quantitative) | T140b | $20.00 | Ocular fluid, Serum (1 ml) | 1-2 working days |
All other 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 May 2025. Price and turnaround time are subject to change at any time.