Neonatal Diarrhea Study
| Description |
Screen includes aerobic culture, transmission electron microscopy for rotavirus and coronavirus, and modified acid-fast stain for Cryptosporidium. If animal is less than two weeks of age, E. coli virulence genes by PCR are included. Bovine only: The calf diarrhea PCR panel for rotavirus, coronavirus, and Cryptosporidium will be performed in lieu of electron microscopy and microscope evaluation of acid-fast stained smears. |
| Department | Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee | $100 |
| Days Tested |
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri Calf diarrhea PCR: Mon – June thru December || Mon | Thu – January thru May |
| Turnaround Time | 2-5 days |
| Species | Bovine, Ovine, Caprine |
| Specimen | Feces, intestine |
| Sampling Requirements | |
| Collection Container | |
| Packaging Instructions | Label all specimens. |
| Additional Information | Please note that these test methods are validated on individual samples only. The laboratory will not pool the samples due to potential false negative results. |