Brucella Culture
Section: Bacteriology
Fee: $35.00
Turnaround Time: 21 days
Days Test Started: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Species: Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Ovine, Porcine, Other
Specimen
Name
Container
Minimum Amount
Tissues
Sterile container, no additives
1cm3
Fluid
Sterile container, no additives
1 mL
Swab
Commercial culturette/cotton tipped swab (See Collection Information)
Collection Information
GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date.
REFRIGERATION - Refrigerate all samples until shipment.
FRESH TISSUES - Collect tissues in sterile/clean containers (plastic jars or sealable plastic bags). Separate tissues in different containers and label them with tissue type, animal ID, and owner name.
For Swabs, use a commercially available culture system OR cotton-tipped swab. Submit a cotton-tipped swab in a sterile, leakproof tube with .05mL sterile saline.
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.
SWAB - Ship swabs in a sealed container with the appropriate media or in the proper commercial swab transport device.
FRESH TISSUES - If shipping different tissue types, clearly label each container with owner and animal ID (if applicable) and sample/tissue type. Double bag ALL fresh tissues.
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