Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) ELISA
Section: Avian
Fee: $3.00
Turnaround Time: 1–7 business days
Days Test Started: Monday, Wednesday
Species: Avian, Chicken, Turkey
Specimen
Name
Container
Minimum Amount
Serum
Red Top Vacutainer Tube or Equivalent
0.5 ml
Collection Information
GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date.
REFRIGERATION - Refrigerate all samples until shipment.
AVIAN SERUM - Collect blood in appropriate vacutainer tube. Allow blood to clot on side of the 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 a paper towel or bubble wrap to provide protection.
Additional Information
Any positive samples must have a HI test run to confirm results.ADDL West Lafayette tests will be started on Monday. Samples must be received by the Tuesday and Friday prior.
ADDL Heeke location tests will be started as time allows.
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