Campylobacter Culture
| Description | Isolation and identification of Campylobacter species from diagnostic samples. |
|---|---|
| Department | Microbiology |
| Fee | $22 |
| Days Tested | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time | 3-5 days |
| Species | Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen | Fluid, tissue, feces, swabs |
| Sampling Requirements | Aseptically collected sample. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue. |
| Collection Container |
Feces: Modified Cary-Blair, sterile container Fluid or Tissue: Sterile container Reproductive sites: Weybridge transport media is recommended and is available for purchase from the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Madison, WI. Telephone 608-262-5432. Ask for the media specialist. Allow sufficient time (3-5 working days) for delivery. Refer to abortion submission recommendations if Campylobacter is suspected. |
| Packaging Instructions | Label all samples. Ship samples on ice pack.For best results, ship samples overnight. Fluid samples from reproductive sites must be submitted in a specific transport media and arrive at the lab no longer than 24-hours after collection. |
| Additional Information | Check out our Microbiology page for helpful collection and interpretation information. |