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Salmonella Pullorum-Typhoid

Description

Microtiter plate agglutination. Confirmation test for field reactors on rapid whole blood test and routine test for turkeys.

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

Set up MondayThursday. Results within 3 business days.

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL of serum or whole blood. Tubes containing anticoagulants (i.e. purple and green top tubes) will not be accepted.

Collection Protocol

Send blood overnight — whole blood (red top tubes) or serum. Only an accredited veterinarian in the state where the blood was taken may submit samples.

Shipping Requirements

On ice - do not freeze - recommend ship overnight

Additional Information

Non-negatives will increase turnaround times 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