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  Code Test Description
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  T805 Ova and Parasite with Centrifugation
  Specimen 2 g fresh feces
  Method Zinc sulfate centrifugation/flotation and microscopic examination
  Schedule 1–2 working days
  * S16600 Pasteurella IgG Antibody Titer (Rabbits)
  Specimen 1 spun GT (with gel) or 1 spun SST
  Method ELISA
  Schedule 7–10 working days
  Indication Evaluation of respiratory tract or neurological disease in rabbits.
  Comments Hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not acceptable.
  * S16601 Pasteurella DNA
  Specimen 1 swab (nasopharangeal)
  Method DNA probe
  Schedule 7–10 working days
  Indication Detection of Pasteurella disease in rabbits.
  Comments A Culturette swab is preferred for DNA testing. If using a Copan swab do NOT insert the swab into the transport media.
  * S85209 Pasteurella Profile
  Tests Pasteurella Antibody Titer
Pasteurella PCR
  Specimen See individual tests
  * S16085 Pittacine Beak and Feather Disease Virus (PBFD, Circovirus)
  Specimen 1 spun GT (with gel) or 1 LT

Tissue swab: one combined swab from the freshly cut surface of liver, spleen, kidney and bursa can be submitted for necropsy diagnosis.

Swabs from bird’s living area can be used to evaluate environmental contamination. Aggressive rubbing of multiple areas where feces or fecal dust accumulate will provide the best sample.
  Method DNA probe
  Schedule 7–10 working days
  Comments A Culturette swab is preferred for DNA testing. If using a Copan swab do NOT insert the swab into the transport media.
  * S16628 Polyoma Antibody
  Specimen 1 spun GT or SST
  Method Virus Neutralization
  Schedule 7–10 working days
  * S16625 Polyoma DNA Probe (Blood)
  Specimen 1 GT (unspun)
  Method DNA probe
  Schedule 7–10 working days
KEY  GT Green top microtainer tube (heparinized). Comes with or without separator gel.
 LT Lavender top micortainer tube (EDTA).
 HCT Heparinized hematocrit tube.
 SST Serum separator microtainer tube.
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