| Name |
Pullorum/Typhoid Agglutination |
| Section |
Serology |
| Specimen |
0.5 - 1.0 mL serum |
| Special Instructions |
Submit minimum of 0.5ml serum for testing. If you do not have a centrifuge, you can submit whole blood in a sterile, no additive tube (ex – red top tube or centrifuge tube) and the lab will centrifuge upon receipt and collect serum. The plate test is a screening test and can result in false positives. All samples that test suspect or positive will be sent to another laboratory for the tube agglutination assay. Pullorum/Typhoid is a reportable disease and all positives will be reported to the Utah State Veterinarian and USDA. Please call the UVDL for more information on this assay and NPIP qualification testing. |
| Price |
$4.40/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Spanish Fork |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
This test detects antibodies to Salmonella Gallinarum and Salmonella Typhoid. |
| Sampling Requirements |
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| Collection Container |
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| 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 |
Avian, Poultry |
