Bluetongue virus ELISA
| Name | Bluetongue virus ELISA |
|---|---|
| Description | Detects antibodies to bluetongue virus by competitive ELISA. |
| Section | Serology |
| Specimen | 1 mL serum |
| Sampling Requirements | Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g., red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed samples are unacceptable. |
| Collection Container | Anticoagulant-free glass or plastic tubes |
| Packing Instructions | Label all tubes with unique identifiers. Place tubes in numerical order in boxes designed to hold tubes. Do not submit large numbers of tubes loose in bags. Include a list of sample numbers or e-mail an Excel spreadsheet with numbers to the laboratory (UVDL@usu.edu). |
| Special Instructions | To ensure adequate testing reagents are on hand, please contact the laboratory at least one week in advance if planning to test large numbers of animals. |
| Price | 1-14 samples: $9.00 each ≥ 15 samples: $8.00 each |
| Laboratory | Logan |
| Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Turnaround Time | 1-14 samples: next day ≥ 15 samples: 2 to 3 days |