| Name |
Mycoplasma gallisepticum agglutination |
| Section |
Serology |
| Specimen |
0.5 - 1.0 mL serum |
| Special Instructions |
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| Price |
$3.40/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Spanish Fork |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Detection of antibodies to Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) by plate agglutination. |
| Sampling Requirements |
If the blood cannot be sent to the lab right away, separate the serum. Serum can be kept and submitted refrigerated. Please submit fresh samples either refrigerated or on ice. |
| Collection Container |
Serum: Glass or plastic tubes with no additives, e.g., red top tubes, or serum separator tubes. |
| 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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