CAE/OPP (Small ruminant Lentivirus) cELISA
| Name | CAE/OPP (Small ruminant Lentivirus) cELISA |
|---|---|
| Description | Detection of antibodies to ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP) virus in sheep, and caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) virus in goats by ELISA. |
| Section | Serology |
| Specimen | 2 ml serum |
| 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 unacceptable. |
| Collection Container | Anticoagulant-free glass or plastic tubes |
| Packing Snstructions | 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). Use cold packs during hot weather, especially if shipping serum samples on the clot. Overnight shipping recommended. |
| Special Instructions | None |
| Price | 1-14 samples: $9.00 each ≥ 15 samples: $8.00 each |
| Laboratory | Logan and Spanish Fork |
| Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Turnaround Time | 1-2 days |