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  * S16626 Polyoma DNA Probe (Swab, Feces)
  Specimen 1 cloacal swab in RT or fresh fecal sample

Tissue swab (for necropsy diagnosis): 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 1–2 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.
  * S85188 Polyoma Panel
  Tests Polyoma DNA probe (blood)
Polyoma DNA probe (swab, feces)
Polyoma Antibody
  Specimen See individual tests.
  AE300 Protein Electrophoresis
  Specimen 1 spun GT (with gel)
  Method Agarose gel/Cellulose Acetate
  Schedule 1–3 working days
  AE240 Rabbit Neurologic Profile
  Tests Mammalian Comprehensive Chemistry
CBC
Pasteurella Antibody
Encephalitozoon Antibody
  Specimen 2 FULL spun GT (with gel)
1 LT (preferred) or
2 HCT tubes and 1 blood smear (slide)
  Schedule 1–10 working days
  AE250 Rabbit Respiratory Profile
  Tests Mammalian Comprehensive Chemistry
Culture (nasal)
CBC
Pasteurella Antibody
  Specimen 2 FULL spun GT (with gel)
1 LT (preferred) or
2 HCT tubes and 1 blood smear (slide)
Copan swab (nasal)
  Schedule 1–10 working days
  * S16878 Rabbit Serology Profile
  Tests Encephalitozoon cuniculi antibody
Pasteurella antibody
  Specimen 1 spun GT (with gel) or 1 spun SST
  Schedule 7–10 working days
  * S16875 Rabbit Toxoplasmosis Antibody
  Specimen 1 spun SST
  Method IFA
  Schedule 7–10 working days
  Comments This test detects IgG.
  AE150 Reptilian Comprehensive Chemistry
  Tests Albumin
AST
BUN
Calcium
Chloride
CPK
Globulin
Glucose
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Total Protein
Uric Acid
  Specimen 1 spun GT (with gel)
  Schedule Daily
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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