Caseous lymphadenitis (CL)
| Name | Caseous lymphadenitis (CL) |
|---|---|
| Description | Caseous lymphadenitis (“CL”) is a contagious bacterial infection of the lymph nodes in sheep and goats. CL is caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, bacteria that can be cultured by standard methods. In addition, infection by this organism can lead to inflammation of the lymph nodes (lymphadenitis) and abscess formation in horses ("Pigeon Fever"), or cutaneous lesions or mastitis in cattle. |
| Section | Serology |
| Species | Caprine, Ovine |
| 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 not acceptable for this test. |
| Collection Container | Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives. |
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples with unique identifiers. Include the general submission form, For multiple samples, number tubes consecutively with a permanent marker. Add a list of sample names/numbers on an excel specimen import spreadsheet with submission form. Overnight shipping is recommended. Ship on cold packs |
| Special Instructions | None |
| Price | 1 - 8 sample(s) - $12/ea. 15+ samples - $9/ea. *Prices are subject to change without notification. |
| Laboratory | Logan |
| Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Turnaround Time | 3-7 business days |