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Avian Influenza (AI) Serology

Description

Offer ELISA or AGID test methods. Any non-negatives will be confirmed and may incur additional charges.

Fee

NOTICE: testing fees for the Animal Health Lab have been updated & will be effective January 1, 2026

$12.00 per sample

Species

Avian

Turnaround Time

Results within 2-4 business days

Specimen Requirements and Collection Protocol

0.5 ml of serum or whole blood. Tubes containing anticoagulants (i.e. purple and green top tubes) will not be accepted. Ship sample as soon as possible after collection for best results. Contact lab with shipping questions.

Shipping Requirements

On ice - do not freeze - recommend ship overnight

Additional Information

Non-negatives will increase turnaround times and may need to be sent to the National Veterinary Services Lab (NVSL) and may incur additional charges.

If you find a sick or dead bird, don't touch it, report it!

For domestic birds:

Oregon State Veterinarian
AHHotline@oda.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-986-4711
Alt Phone: 1-800-347-7028

For wild birds:

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Phone: 1-866-968-2600