Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) ELISA

Section: Avian

Fee: $4.50

Turnaround Time: 1–7 business days*

Days Test Started: Monday

Species: Avian

Specimen

Name

Container

Minimum Amount

Serum

Leakproof Tube

0.5 ml


Collection Information

GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, and Date.
REFRIGERATION - Refrigerate all samples until shipment.
AVIAN SERUM - Collect blood in appropriate vacutainer tube. Allow blood to clot on side of tube. Centrifuge to separate serum from clot - if necessary. Transfer serum into leakproof tube. Refrigerate until sample shipment. Collect blood in appropriate vacutainer tube. Allow blood to clot on side of tube. Centrifuge to separate serum from clot - if necessary. Transfer serum into a leakproof tube. Refrigerate until sample shipment.

Shipping Information

OVERNIGHT - Ship overnight in an insulated shipper with ice packs (pack absorptive material to collect moisture). DO NOT SHIP OVER THE WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY - NO SATURDAY DELIVERY
LEAKS - Ensure all samples are in leakproof packages and clearly labeled with Tissue Type/Animal ID/Owner Name. Include absorptive material to collect any leaks - double bag any fresh tissues.
PAPERWORK - Package paperwork separately in a waterproof, sealable plastic bag. Ensure paperwork is complete and specimens are labeled for easy matching. If you are using CF.755 Multiple Animal Continuation Form, please include a hard copy and email a copy to addl@purdue.edu.
AVIAN SERUM - Package blood tubes in a blood tube box or wrap securely with paper towel or bubble wrap to provide protection.

Additional Information
*This test is currently being contracted through the AAVLD accredited Rollins Laboratory in the North Carolina Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System.

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