Rabies Virus (FA)
| Description | Detection of rabies virus by fluorescent antibody (FA) testing. With the exception of bats, this test also includes histoPathology review by a pathologist. |
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| Department | Virology |
| Fee | 60 + handling fee |
| Days Tested | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time | 2 days |
| Species | Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen | Fresh brain, head, whole animal |
| Sampling Requirements | Submit entire fresh brain. Do not send 1/2 of the brain in formalin. Samples for histoPathology will be collected at the laboratory. Please review our rabies guide for complete sample submission information. |
| Collection Container | Clean or sterile leakproof container |
| Packaging Instructions | Sample must be shipped cold. Do not freeze. Please note that we will not return containers/items submitted with samples due to zoonotic disease potential. |
| Additional Information |
Handling fees: Fresh brain: no handling fee. Individual heads and small carcasses (< 20lbs): $10 Medium and large carcasses, large animal heads (20 - 100lbs): $30 Large carcasses (> 100lbs): $50 |