| Name |
CAE/OPP (Small ruminant Lentivirus) cELISA |
| Section |
Serology |
| Specimen |
2 mL serum |
| Special Instructions |
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| Price |
$9.00/ea. 1-14 samples, $6.00/ea. 15+ samples |
| Laboratory |
Logan and Spanish Fork |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Detection of antibodies to ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP) virus in ovine, and caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) virus in caprine by competitive ELISA. |
| Sampling Requirements |
Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube.Excessively hemolyzed samples are not acceptable for this test. |
| Collection Container |
Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives. |
| Packing Instructions |
- Label all samples with unique identifiers
- For multiple samples, number tubes consecutively using a permanent marker or adhesive label
- Place the tubes in consecutive numerical order in cardboard boxes designated for tubes
- Do not submit loose in bags
- Include a list of sample names/numbers or the Excel specimen import spreadsheet with submittal form
- Use cold packs during hot weather, especially if shipping serum samples on the clot
- Overnight shipping is recommended
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| Species |
Caprine, Ovine |
