Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VS) - New Jersey VN
Section: Virology
Fee: $15.00 - Subcontracted (see addition
Turnaround Time: 1–2 weeks, advance notification of submissions will decrease turnaround time
Days Test Started:
Species: Bovine, Equine, Porcine
Specimen
Name
Container
Minimum Amount
Serum
Red top Vacutainer tube or equivalent
0.5 – 1 ml*
Collection Information
GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date.
REFRIGERATION - Refrigerate all samples until shipment.
SERUM - Collect blood in a red top or tiger top blood tube. Allow the sample to clot at room temperature before centrifuging or refrigerating. Serum may be submitted in a spun down tiger top or poured off after spinning into a secondary tube. If submitting specimens from multiple animals, 1) label each tube sequentially (e.g., 1, 2, 3…) to correspond to the specimen/animal order on the submission form; 2) for each specimen, list animal IDs on submission form; and, 3) if >10 animals per submission, please submit an electronic spreadsheet with animal IDs (in sequential order) – this will facilitate accessioning and data entry, reducing turn-around time.
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
SERUM - Package blood tubes in a blood tube box or wrap securely with paper towel or bubble wrap to provide protection.
Additional Information
SUBCONTRACTED TESTWhen tests are subcontracted, whether because of unforeseen reasons (e.g. workload, need for further expertise or temporary incapacity) or on a continuing basis (e.g. through permanent subcontracting or agency arrangements), this work shall be placed with a competent subcontractor. A competent subcontractor is one that complies with the AAVLD Requirements or ISO 17025 for the work in question.
The client will not be charged any shipping fees for subcontracted tests to be completed
This test detects neutralizing antibody to VS-NJ. Request tests on the Serology submission form. Advance notification of sample submissions of any number may decrease the test turnaround time.
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