| Name |
Infectious Bronchitis Virus ELISA |
| Section |
Serology |
| Specimen |
0.25 - 0.5 mL serum, 40 sample minimum |
| Special Instructions |
If less than 40 samples are submitted, samples may be sent to an outside laboratory for testing (shipping charges may apply) |
| Price |
$3.75/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Spanish Fork |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Detection of antibodies to infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) by ELISA in chickens only. |
| 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 |
Chickens |
