Description
PCR test from preputial scraping inoculated into approved transport media.
Fee
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NOTICE: testing fees for the Animal Health Lab have been updated & will be effective January 1, 2026 |
$32.00 per individual sample
$60.00 per pool (3-5 individual samples - pooled in lab)
Species
Bovine only
Turnaround Time
Results within 1-3 business days
Sample Handling Protocol
The ODA Animal Health Lab is now accepting phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) in addition to the Biomed Transit Tubes and InPouches for individual and pooled PCR official testing. Please use one of the following sample handling methods below:
Method 1: After sample collection, ship samples in transit tube or InPouch overnight so as to arrive at the lab within 48hrs. Samples in PBS must arrive at the lab within 5 days of collection. Do not ship on ice - ship at room temperature.
Method 2: If you are not able to ship samples to the lab within 48 hours (5 days for PBS samples) due to a holiday, weekends, or weather delays, then freeze samples within 48 hours (5 days for PBS) after collection. Once samples are frozen, they must remain frozen until they are ready to ship. When ready to ship, send samples overnight on ice in a styrofoam container so they can arrive at the lab below 20ºC.
Incubation is no longer required prior to shipping for any transport media. Incubated samples (24-48 hours at 37ºC) will still be eligible for official testing but is no longer necessary for official testing requirements.
Samples received outside these two methods can still be run as diagnostic only and are not considered an official test. Results will not be valid for movement, sale, or other regulatory purposes. Remember, do not use expired InPouches or Transit Tubes, as they may be rejected by the lab and cannot be used for official testing requirements.
Collection Protocol
Veterinarian must be certified by ODA to conduct trich testing on Oregon bulls. Contact the Animal Health Program with questions: 503-986-4680. The pouches and transit tubes are available from commercial vendors or direct from the manufacturer, Bio-Med Diagnostics Inc.
Trich PCR samples can now be submitted using a
15mL centrifuge tube (screw top) with 3-5mL of phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). Please keep in mind, the container
MUST be a
15mL centrifuge tube, and alternate sized sample containers will not be accepted.
Additional Information
The ODA will contact the submitting veterinarian with positive samples. All positive pools require individual tests for the entire work order and will incur additional charges.
We offer use of our FedEx shipping account to allow clients to ship samples at a discounted rate. Contact the lab for more information about this service.