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Salmonella Group D PCR

Description

A PCR screen test that is NPIP approved on commercial or backyard flocks for environmental samples. Also used as a Salmonella pullorum confirmation/rule out. 

Fee

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

$40.00 per sample

Species

Avian

Turnaround Time

Results within 2-4 business days

Specimen Requirements and Collection Protocol

Sample type: Environmental swabs (e.g. boot swabs, drag swabs), cloacal swabs, fluff, chick box papers, meconium, fecal material/litter
Environmental swabs, cloacal swabs, and chick box papers must be received on ice (2-8º C).

Shipping Requirements

On ice - do not freeze - recommend ship overnight
Fluff samples: ship at room temperature

Additional Information

Non-negatives will be confirmed by NVSL prior to release and may incur additional charges.
New clients: please contact the lab prior to submitting samples.

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