Abortion Panel - Bovine
1-2 whole fetuses; placenta on same submission
5-10 business days
Samples are pooled when more than 1 fetus is submitted. Panel includes the following tests: necropsy with disposal, histopathology, pooled aerobic culture on lung and abomasal fluid, Brucella and Campylobacter culture on placenta or abomasal fluid, IBR (Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis) PCR, BVDV (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) PCR, a Trace Mineral Panel on liver tissue and nitrate content on aqueous fluid. Serological testing on serum from the dam and fluid from the fetus is available at additional cost.
Abortion Panel - Canine
1-3 whole fetuses; placenta; serum from the dam on same submission
5-10 business days
Samples are pooled when more than 1 fetus is submitted. Panel includes the following tests: necropsy with cremation, histopathology, pooled aerobic culture on lung and stomach fluid, Brucella and Campylobacter culture on stomach fluid, CHV (Canine Herpes Virus) PCR and Brucella card test on serum from the dam.
Abortion Panel - Caprine
1-2 whole fetuses; placenta on same submission
5-10 business days
Samples are pooled when more than 1 fetus is submitted. Panel includes the following tests: necropsy and disposal, histopathology, pooled aerobic culture on lung and abomasal fluid, Brucella and Campylobacter culture on placenta and abomasal fluid, BVDV (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) PCR, BLV (Bluetongue Virus) PCR, Coxiella PCR and Chlamydophila PCR, and a Trace Mineral Panel on liver tissue. Serological testing on serum from the dam and fluid from the fetus is available at additional cost.
Abortion Panel - Equine
1-2 whole fetuses; placenta on same submission
5-10 business days
Samples are pooled when more than 1 fetus is submitted. Panel includes the following tests: necropsy and disposal, examination of placenta, histopathology, pooled aerobic culture on lung and stomach fluid, EHV (Equine Herpes Virus) PCR and EVA (Equine Viral Arteritis) PCR. Serological testing on serum from the mare and fluid from the fetus is available at additional cost.
Abortion Panel - Ovine
1-2 whole fetuses; placenta on same submission
5-10 business days
Samples are pooled when more than 1 fetus is submitted. Panel includes the following tests: necropsy and disposal, histopathology, pooled aerobic culture on lung and abomasal fluid, Brucella and Campylobacter culture on placenta and abomasal fluid, BVDV (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) PCR, BLV (Bluetongue Virus) PCR, Coxiella PCR and Chlamydophila PCR. Serological testing on serum from the dam and fluid from the fetus is available at additional cost.
Abortion Panel - Porcine
1-3 whole fetuses; placenta; serum from sow on same submission
5-10 business days
Samples are pooled when more than 1 fetus is submitted. Panel includes the following tests: necropsy and disposal, histopathology, pooled aerobic culture of lung and stomach fluid, Brucella culture of placenta and stomach fluid, Parvovirus PCR, PCV2 (Porcine Circovirus Type 2) PCR, PRV (Pseudorabies Virus) PCR and PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome) PCR.
Aerobic Culture
Fresh tissue; fluids; swabs; biopsy specimen
2 business days
Aerobic Culture - additional culture from additional site or swab from same animal
Fresh tissue; fluids; swabs; biopsy specimen
2-3 business days
African Swine Fever PCR
Lymph node; tonsil; spleen; spleen swab; whole blood; blood swab; dried blood spot (FTA Card)
1-2 business days
Swabs for PCR testing should be submitted in a red top tube or 15mL conical tube with 1-2 drops of sterile saline added. Bacterial culture swabs (in gel or other transport media, charcoal, etc.) cannot be used for PCR testing. Use synthetic or semi-synthetic swabs (e.g. polyester, rayon, nylon) with a plastic handle. Avoid cotton or calcium alginate swabs or swabs with wooden handles which have been shown to inactive virus and inhibit PCR invalidating the laboratory test results. Contact OADDL if you need to purchase synthetic swabs.
Anaerobic Culture
Fresh tissue; fluids; swabs; biopsy specimen
5 business days
Anaplasma cELISA
1 mL serum
2-3 business days
Anaplasma marginale PCR
EDTA blood; spleen
2-5 business days
Antibiotic Susceptibility by MIC or Kirby-Bauer
Bacterial isolate
1-2 business days after culture
Avian Influenza Agar Gel Immunodiffusion (AGID)
1 mL serum
4-7 business days
Avian Influenza ELISA
1 mL serum
1-2 business days
Rapid turn-around available with advance notification.
Avian Influenza Virus PCR
Oropharyngeal/tracheal/cloacal swab; trachea
1-2 business days
Swabs for PCR testing should be submitted in a red top tube or 15mL conical tube with 1-2 drops of sterile saline added. Bacterial culture swabs (in gel or other transport media, charcoal, etc.) cannot be used for PCR testing. Use synthetic or semi-synthetic swabs (e.g. polyester, rayon, nylon) with a plastic handle. Avoid cotton or calcium alginate swabs or swabs with wooden handles which have been shown to inactive virus and inhibit PCR invalidating the laboratory test results. Contact OADDL if you need to purchase synthetic swabs.
BVDV ELISA - 1-5 animals
1 mL serum or fresh ear notch (frozen or in sterile saline)
2-3 business days
BVDV ELISA - 6+ animals
1 mL serum or fresh ear notch (frozen or in sterile saline)
2-3 business days
BVDV PCR
Lung; lymph node; kidney; spleen; serum; respiratory tract swab
2-5 business days
Swabs for PCR testing should be submitted in a red top tube or 15mL conical tube with 1-2 drops of sterile saline added. Bacterial culture swabs (in gel or other transport media, charcoal, etc.) cannot be used for PCR testing. Use synthetic or semi-synthetic swabs (e.g. polyester, rayon, nylon) with a plastic handle. Avoid cotton or calcium alginate swabs or swabs with wooden handles which have been shown to inactive virus and inhibit PCR invalidating the laboratory test results. Contact OADDL if you need to purchase synthetic swabs.
BVDV Persistently Infected (PI) Immunohistochemistry - ear notch
Formalin-fixed ear notch
5-10 business days
BVDV Type 1 Serum Neutralization (SN)
1 mL serum
2-5 business days
BVDV Type 2 Serum Neutralization (SN)
1 mL serum
2-5 business days
Biopsy, Long (Detailed) Report - 1-3 sites or lesions
Formalin-fixed tissue
1-2 business days
The Long (Detailed) Report format must be requested at time of sample submission. The Long (Detailed) Report consists of the diagnosis, interpretative comments and a detailed description of the microscopic changes. Histochemical staining (Special Stains) is included in the fee.
Biopsy, Long (Detailed) Report, Additional Sites/Lesions - 4+ additional sites or lesions
Formalin-fixed tissue
1-2 business days
Biopsy, Short Report - 1-3 sites or lesions
Formalin-fixed tissue
1-2 business days
The Short Report is the default reporting format unless otherwise requested. The Short Report consists of the diagnosis and interpretative comments. Histochemical staining (Special Stains) is included in the fee.
Biopsy, Short Report, Additional Sites/Lesions - 4+ additional sites or lesions
Formalin-fixed tissue
1-2 business days
Blood Culture - Aerobic Culture only
Specimen (blood, joint fluid) inoculated into blood culture bottle
4 business days
Blood Culture - Anaerobic Culture only
Specimen (blood, joint fluid) inoculated into blood culture bottle
8 business days
Blood Culture - Test Package: Aerobic Culture with Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile(s)
Specimen (blood, joint fluid) inoculated into blood culture bottle
5 business days
This Test Package includes up to 2 antibiotic susceptibility profiles on organisms selected by OADDL microbiologist. Additional antibiotic susceptibility profiles performed at submitter's request will be charged at the routine testing rate.
Blood Culture - Test Package: Anaerobic Culture & Aerobic Culture with Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile(s)
Specimen (blood, joint fluid) inoculated into blood culture bottle
5 business days
This Test Package includes up to 2 antibiotic susceptibility profiles on organisms selected by OADDL microbiologist. Additional antibiotic susceptibility profiles performed at submitter's request will be charged at the routine testing rate.