Johne’s Disease (individual) (PCR)
| Description | This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the genome of the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (aka: MAP, Johne’s). |
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| Department | Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee | $44 |
| Days Tested | Tue |
| Turnaround Time | 1-3 business days from test day for individual samples |
| Species | Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen | Feces (2 gram minimum) in plastic, leakproof, screwcap containers, intestinal contents, intestine. |
| Sampling Requirements | |
| Collection Container | Fecal samples must be submitted in plastic, leakproof, screwcap containers. |
| Packaging Instructions | Label all specimens. |
| Additional Information |
See submission guide for sample collection and submission guidelines. Indicate whether the samples should be pooled or tested individually, otherwise submissions containing greater than 5 samples will be pooled. Fecal samples can be tested in pools of up to 5 samples. Pooling will be done at the laboratory. See Johne’s Disease (pooled) (PCR). The NDSU-VDL is an APHIS-approved laboratory to conduct official Johne’s testing. Approval is based on satisfactory annual proficiency test scores. |