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Live animals and human samples are not accepted. Only fixed, non-human primate samples will be accepted.
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$35
Description:
Isolation and identification of aerobic pathogens present in diagnostic samples.
Specimen:
Fluid, fresh tissue, urine, Eswab, synthetic swab
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
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Description:
This is a NAHLN approved PCR assay. Approval to conduct surveillance testing is based upon satisfactory completion of proficiency testing.
Specimen:
Please contact your local/state veterinarian and the NDSU-VDL before submitting samples to the NDSU-VDL.
Species:
Porcine
$44
Description:
Isolation and identification of anaerobic pathogens present in diagnostic samples.
Specimen:
Fluid or tissue; swabs
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$53
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion the msp1b gene from the bacterium A. marginale.
Specimen:
EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), spleen
Species:
Bovine, Other
$38
Description:
Determination of bacterial antibiotic susceptibility patterns of isolates.
Specimen:
Viable culture isolate
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
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Description:
This is a NAHLN approved PCR assay. Approval to conduct surveillance testing is based upon satisfactory completion of proficiency testing.
Specimen:
Please contact your local/state veterinarian and the NDSU-VDL before submitting samples to the NDSU-VDL.
Species:
Avian, Other
$110
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the chromosomal rpoB gene of Bacillus anthracis as well as pag and cap genes located on the pX01 and pX02 plasmids, respectively.
Specimen:
Whole blood, spleen, lymph node, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), pleural fluid, respiratory secretions, sputum, ear notches.
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$55
Description:
Histologic evaluation of biopsy specimen from skin. Price includes routine evaluation, description and diagnosis of 1 site. This includes multiple skin punch biopsies for dermatopathology evaluation.
Specimen:
Formalin fixed tissue (FFT), Formalin fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE)
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$66
Description:
Histologic evaluation of biopsy specimen from an internal organ, bone, or mammary chain. Price includes routine evaluation, description, and diagnosis of 1 site or tissue. Examples include whole or partial spleen, eye, liver wedges, uterus and ovaries, testes, digits, limbs, and tail.
Specimen:
Formalin fixed tissue (FFT), Formalin fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE)
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$125
Description:
Nine pre-filled formalin jars shipped upon request with a pre-paid shipping labels. Contact the laboratory to request kit.
$75
Description:
Performed by GC/MS/MS.
Specimen:
Plasma or urine
Species:
Equine, Ruminants
$35
Description:
Isolation and identification of bacteria from blood.
Specimen:
Blood culture collection system
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$66
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the glycoprotein B gene from Bovine herpesvirus-1 and RNA of the 5’UTR segment of Bovine viral diarrhea virus. Please be aware that this assay could detect vaccine strains if vaccination occurs within a few days or weeks of testing.
Specimen:
Preferred: Fetal Tissues (kidney, lung, liver); Acceptable: placenta
Species:
Bovine
$85
Description:
This assay targets the RNA of a portion of the N gene from Bovine coronavirus (BCoV), RNA of a portion of the VP6 gene from Bovine Rotavirus group A (BRV), and DNA of a portion of the Cryptosporidium oocysts wall protein gene (COWP) from Cryptosporidium parvum (Crypto).
Specimen:
Feces, intestinal contents, intestine
Species:
Bovine
$8
Description:
Detection of antibody to bovine leukemia virus by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Specimen:
Serum (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Bovine
$50
Description:
This targets the DNA of a portion of the pol gene from Bovine leukemia virus.
Specimen:
EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum)*, lymph node, tumor
Species:
Bovine
$88
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the glycoprotein B gene of Bovine herpesvirus-1, RNA of a portion of the N gene from the Bovine coronoavirus, RNA of the 5’UTR segment of Bovine viral diarrhea virus, and RNA of the F gene from the Bovine respiratory syncytial virus. Please be aware that this assay could detect vaccine strains if vaccination occurs within a few days or weeks of testing.
Specimen:
Preferred: Lung; Acceptable: Nasal or oropharyngeal swabs
Species:
Bovine
$55
Description:
This assay targets the RNA of the 5’UTR segment of the Bovine viral diarrhea virus. Please be aware that this assay could detect vaccine strains if vaccination occurs within a few days or weeks of testing.
Specimen:
Preferred: Fresh ear notch (EN), EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), thymus, spleen; Acceptable: Serum, lung, kidney, intestine, heart, lymph node, placenta
Species:
Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$70
Description:
This assay targets the RNA of the 5’UTR segment of the Bovine viral diarrhea virus. Please be aware that this assay could detect vaccine strains if vaccination occurs within a few days or weeks of testing.
Specimen:
Preferred: Fresh ear notch, EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum); Acceptable: Serum
Species:
Bovine, Other
$110
Description:
Detection of desmethyl bromethalin, a biological metabolite of bromethalin by LC-MS/MS.
Specimen:
Perirenal fat (20 g), Liver (20 g)
Species:
Any
$4
Description:
Detection of antibody to Brucella abortus/suis by buffered acidified plate antigen (BAPA) testing.
Specimen:
Serum (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Bison, Equine, Porcien, Elk, Moose, Deer, Other
$4
Description:
Detection of antibody to Brucella abortus/suis by card agglutination testing.
Specimen:
Serum (1 ml minimum)
Species:
3% card: Caprine, Ovine, Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goat
8% card: Porcine (suis), Canine (abortus), Other
$10
Description:
Detection of antibody to Brucella ovis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Specimen:
Serum (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Ovine
$22
Description:
Isolation and identification of Campylobacter species from diagnostic samples.
Specimen:
Fluid, tissue, feces, swabs
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$70
Description:
This assay differentiates select Campylobacter fetus subspecies from culture submissions by targeting DNA fragments of the nahE gene from C. fetus and a portion of the ISCfe-1 gene from the bacterium C. fetus subsp. venerealis, the agent of bovine genital campylobacteriosis (vibrio).
Specimen:
Cultured isolate
Species:
$26
Description:
Detection of canine distemper virus by fluorescent antibody (FA) testing.
Specimen:
Lung, Brain
Species:
Canine
$60
Description:
This targets the RNA of a portion of the N protein gene from the Canine distemper virus. Please be aware that this assay could detect vaccine strains if vaccination occurs within a few days or weeks of testing.
Specimen:
Preferred: Lung, brain, urinary bladder; Acceptable: EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum); Swabs (conjunctiva, oropharyngeal, rectal)
Species:
Canine, Wildlife, Exotic, Other
$55
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the glycoprotein B gene from Canine herpesvirus-1.
Specimen:
Preferred: Lung, kidney, spleen; Acceptable: Ocular swab
Species:
Canine
$55.00
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of theVP2 gene from Canine parvovirus-2 and Feline panleukopenia virus. This assay cannot differentiate CPV-2 and FPLV.
Specimen:
Preferred: Canine or Feline: Feces (1 gram minimum), intestinal contents, intestine; Acceptable: Canine: Lung, liver, spleen, kidney, heart | Feline: Cerebellum
Species:
Canine, Feline
$148.00
Description:
Panel includes canine influenza A virus PCR, canine distemper virus PCR, and aerobic culture for bacterial respiratory pathogens (Bordetella spp., Streptococcus spp., etc). The influenza assay targets the RNA of a portion of the matrix gene of the Influenza A virus and the canine distemper assay targets the N protein gene from the canine distemper virus. Please be aware that this assay could detect vaccine strains if vaccination occurs within a few days or weeks of testing.
Specimen:
Nasal swabs (must submit 2- see collection container information) , transtracheal wash/bronchoalveolar lavage, lung
Species:
Canine
$35
Description:
This test detects Dirofilaria immitis antigen, antibody to Anaplasma phagocytophilum, antibody to A. platys, antibody to Borrelia burgdorferi, antibody to Ehrlichia canis, and antibody to E. ewingii using the IDEXX SNAP 4DX Plus test kit.
Specimen:
Serum, whole blood, plasma- minimum of 0.5 ml
Species:
Canine
$60.00
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 23S rRNA gene from bacterial Chlamydiae species C. abortus (previously C. psittaci), C. pecorum (previously C. psittaci serotype 2), and C. psittaci.
Specimen:
Preferred: Lung, abomasum; Acceptable: vaginal swab, tissue (synovium, placenta, fetal organs)
Species:
Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
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Description:
This is a NAHLN approved PCR assay. Approval to conduct surveillance testing is based upon satisfactory completion of proficiency testing.
Specimen:
Please contact your local/state veterinarian and the NDSU-VDL before submitting samples to the NDSU-VDL.
Species:
Porcine
$20
Description:
Detection of Clostridium chauvoei by fluorescent antibody (FA) testing.
Specimen:
Muscle Tissue
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$60
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the flagellin (fliC) gene from the bacterium Clostridium haemolyticum. The bacterium is not widely spread throughout the liver and is concentrated at the infarct so it is important to submit a section of liver that includes the infarct.
Specimen:
Preferred: Liver (including infarct or fluke tract); Acceptable: EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$20
Description:
Detection of Clostridium novyi by fluorescent antibody (FA) testing.
Specimen:
Muscle tissue
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$20
Description:
Detection of Clostridium septicum by fluorescent antibody (FA) testing.
Specimen:
Muscle tissue
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
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Description:
Copper included as part of the Trace Mineral/Heavy Metal Screen (Tissue) or Trace Mineral Screen (Serum) tests. Refer to appropriate test pages for testing details.
Specimen:
Tissue or Serum
$15
Description:
Detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts by modified acid-fast stain.
Specimen:
Feces or air-dried fecal smear
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$33
Description:
Determination of cyanide potential by ion-selective electrode (ISE).
Specimen:
Sorghum, Sudangrass, and Sorghum/Sudangrass hybrids
$200
Description:
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in water are subjected to several freeze/thaw cycles and analyzed by LC/MS QQQ for cyanotoxins.
Specimen:
Livestock water (non-chlorinated)
$104
Description:
CYTOLOGY Referral TEST: Cytology is referred to Zoetis using the Zoetis VETSCAN IMAGYST. Board-certified clinical pathologists at Zoetis will evaluate cytologic slides.
Specimen:
Air-dried slide(s).
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$104
Description:
CYTOLOGY Referral TEST: Cytology is referred to Zoetis using the Zoetis VETSCAN IMAGYST. Board-certified clinical pathologists at Zoetis will evaluate blood smear slides, along with other relevant clinical data.
Specimen:
Two air-dried blood smear slide(s), CBC results, and clinical information
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$70
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of portions of the 18SrRNA, ITS1, ITS2, and 5.8S genes from multiple fungal species associated with ringworm infections. This assay detects Microsporum canis, M. gypseum, Trychophyton verrucosum and T. mentagrophytes.
Specimen:
Skin, hairs, scabs, scraping from at or around lesion, culture isolate
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$100
Description:
Dicumarol is extracted from feed and liver and detected by LC/MS/MS.
Specimen:
Liver, Hay (Sweet Vernal Grass, Sweet clover)
$17
Description:
Identification of ectoparasites. Samples must be collected from animals.
Specimen:
Parasite
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$38
Description:
Evaluation of samples for viral particles by transmission electron microscopy.
Specimen:
Feces, intestine, other
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$62
Description:
This assay targets the RNA of a portion of the NS1 from the Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) virus. This assay detects representatives of at least 7 known serotypes of EHD; however, serotypes cannot be differentiated and evidence suggests that not all sequence variants of all serotypes may be efficiently detected with this assay.
Specimen:
Preferred: EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), lung, liver, spleen; Acceptable: Lymph node
Species:
Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$55*
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of the glycoprotein B gene from Equine herpes virus to detect and distinguish EHV-1 and EHV-4. However, this assay cannot distinguish mutant or neuropathogenic strains of EHV-1.
Specimen:
Preferred: Nasal swab, EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), lung, liver. Acceptable: Cell culture, brain, spinal cord
Species:
Equine, Other
$9
Description:
Detection of antibody to Lentivirus equinfane , the causative agent of equine infectious anemia (EIA), by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Specimen:
Serum (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Equine
$142
Description:
Panel includes influenza A virus PCR, equine herpesvirus (EHV-1 and EHV-4), and aerobic culture for bacterial respiratory pathogens. The influenza assay targets the RNA of a portion of the matrix gene of the Influenza A virus and the Equine herpesvirus assay targets DNA of the glycoprotein B gene from Equine herpesvirus to detect and distinguish EHV-1 and EHV-4.
Specimen:
Nasal swabs (must submit 2- see collection container information).
Species:
Equine
$125
Description:
Ergot alkaloids screen by liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). This assay tests for Ergosine, Ergosinine, Ergotamine, Ergocornine, Ergocryptine, Ergocristine, Ergotaminine, Ergocorninine, Ergocryptinine, Ergocristinine. This test does not test for Ergovaline. Detection limit of 20 ppb (0.02 ppm).
Specimen:
Feed- Wheat, Barley, Rye, Sorghum and Hay
$44
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of virulence factors including Shiga-like toxin I (Stx1), Shiga-like toxin II (Stx2), eaeA gene protein product Intimin, F41 pilus, K99 (F5) pilus, and heat stable toxin a (Sta).FECAL only submissions will be charged for the E. coli PCR, general investigations and tissue samples will be covered under other fees.
Specimen:
Culture
Species:
Bovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$22
Description:
Detection of trematode eggs (flukes) such as Fasciola hepatica, Fascioloides magna, and Paragonimus by fecal sedimentation
Specimen:
Fresh feces (10 grams minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Ovine, Caprine
$26
Description:
Isolation and identification of fecal bacterial pathogens from large animal diagnostic samples.
Specimen:
Feces (5 grams minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$38
Description:
Isolation and identification of fecal bacterial pathogens from small animal diagnostic samples.
Specimen:
Feces (5 grams minimum)
Species:
Canine, Feline, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$11
Description:
Identification of protozoan trophozoites and cysts. Direct smear is ideal for protozoans that float poorly or are readily distorted by flotation solutions.
Specimen:
Fresh feces (1 gram minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$26
Description:
A quantitative analysis designed to determine the presence or absence of strongyle and ascarid eggs expressed as eggs per gram through a controlled sampling of feces.
Specimen:
Fresh feces (5 grams minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine
$22
Description:
Centrifugal flotation method for qualitative (parasites present or absent) analysis of fecal material to determine the presence of parasite eggs (nematodes, cestodes, trematodes) as well as the presence of coccidia (Eimeria, Isospora). Relative quantities of parasites are not provided as part of the test result. If quantitation of Stongyle type eggs is desired, please request a McMaster’s Egg Count. If infection with Giardia is suspected, also request a Giardia SNAP antigen test.
Specimen:
Fresh feces (5 grams minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$60
Description:
This assay targets the RNA of a portion of the 7b gene from Feline coronavirus. This assay cannot distinguish between FIPV (feline infectious peritonitis virus) and FECV (feline enteric coronavirus); therefore, a FIP diagnosis should also take into account other diagnostic tests including case history, hematology, and histopathological examination of biopsies.
Specimen:
Preferred: Ascites, pleural fluid; Acceptable: Spleen, lymph node, kidney, omentum, liver, brain, EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Feline
$55
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the VP2 gene from Canine parvovirus-2 and Feline Panleukopenia virus. This assay cannot differentiate CPV-2 and FPLV. The virus is usually only detectable in the feces for up to 2 weeks after infection.
Specimen:
Preferred: Canine or Feline: Feces (1 gram minimum), intestinal contents, intestine; Acceptable: Canine: Lung, liver, spleen, kidney, heart | Feline: Cerebellum
Species:
Feline, Canine
$65
Description:
This assay targets the RNA of a portion of the Orf1 region from the Feline Calicivirus and DNA of a portion of the glycoprotein B gene from Feline Herpesvirus-1.
Specimen:
Swab (oropharyngeal, conjunctival, nasal), respiratory secretions, lung
Species:
Feline
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Description:
This is a NAHLN approved PCR assay. Approval to conduct surveillance testing is based upon satisfactory completion of proficiency testing.
Specimen:
Please contact your local/state veterinarian and the NDSU-VDL before submitting samples to the NDSU-VDL.
Species:
Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$38
Description:
Isolation and identification of fungus from diagnostic samples. Preliminary reports will be sent out at approximately day 14 with final report to follow after 4 weeks of incubation.
Specimen:
Fluid (0.5 mL minimum), tissue
Species:
All
$26
Description:
Isolation and identification of fungus from diagnostic samples.
Specimen:
Hair, brush containing hair. If sending hair only, follicle must be present.
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$80
Description:
Screen for total organic carbon, amMonia, and potassium nitrate by Hatch test with spectroscopy. Analysis of water for animal and livestock consumption only.
Specimen:
Water
$22
Description:
Detection of Giardia by rapid enzyme immunoassay.
Specimen:
Fresh feces (1 gram minimum)
Species:
Canine, Feline
See description
Description:
Histologic evaluation of tissue(s) from a deceased animal. Price includes routine evaluation, description and diagnosis of tissues from one animal.
Specimen:
Formalin fixed tissue (FFT), Formalin fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE)
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$50
Description:
Specimen:
Nasal swab, lung. Do not pool samples.
Species:
Canine, Equine, Feline, Porcine, Other
$28
Description:
Preparation of bacteria or sample for shipment to a Referral laboratory for additional testing or autogenous vaccine preparation. An additional fee for shipment to Referral laboratory will also apply.
$8
Description:
Detection of antibody to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Specimen:
Serum or milk (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Caprine, Ovine
$44
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the genome of the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (aka: MAP, Johne’s).
Specimen:
Feces (2 gram minimum) in plastic, leakproof, screwcap containers, intestinal contents, intestine.
Species:
Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$58
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the genome of the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (aka: MAP, Johne’s).
Specimen:
Feces (2 gram minimum) in plastic, leakproof, screwcap containers.
Species:
Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$55
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the genome important to ubiquinone/menaquinone biosynthesis in the bacterium Lawsonia intracellularis.
Specimen:
Feces (2 gram minimum), intestinal contents, intestine (ileum)
Species:
Canine, Equine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$50
Description:
Quantitation of lead by anodic stripping voltammetry.
Specimen:
Whole blood (EDTA) or heparin (100 µl minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
Description:
Lead included as part of the Trace Mineral/Heavy Metal Screen (Tissue) test. Refer to appropriate test pages for testing details.
Specimen:
Tissue
$55*
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the lipL32 gene from Leptospira bacterial species. Pathogenic species detectable include various serovars of L. alexanderi, L. borgpeterseni, L. interrogans, L. kirschneri, L. noguchii, L. santarosai, and L. weilii.
Specimen:
Urine (1 mL for small animals; 30-50 mL for bovine submissions), EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), kidney, liver.
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$22
Description:
Isolation and identification of Listeria species from diagnostic samples. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing is not routinely performed due to lack of species-specific breakpoints.
Specimen:
Fluid, tissue, swab
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$35
Description:
Screen for nitrates, pH, total dissolved salts (TDS), and sulfates by spectroscopy, gravimetric, and other additional methods.
Specimen:
Water
$55
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the flagellin gene from multiple isolates of the spirochete bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi complex, including foreign genospecies. Samples are only accepted from veterinary species. Humans and non-human primate samples are NOT accepted.
Specimen:
Preferred: EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), skin biopsy at site of lesion; Acceptable: Tissues (lymph node, synovium), Fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, synovial)
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$55
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the tegument protein gene from Ovine herpesvirus-2, an etiologic agent of Malignant catarrhal fever (MCF).
Specimen:
EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), spleen, lymphoid tissues
Species:
Bovine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$38
Description:
Isolation and identification of bacteria present in bulk tank milk samples. Includes Mycoplasma and Prototheca culture.
Specimen:
5-20 ml frozen milk AND 5-20 mL reFrigerated milk
Species:
Bovine, Caprine
$28
Description:
Identification of bacterial pathogens responsible for causing mastitis by culture.
Specimen:
Milk, frozen (5-20 ml); if thaWed, we will reject samples received > 3 days from collection date.
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$55
Description:
Screen for trace minerals/heavy metals by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Assay includes copper, iron, magnesium, molybdenum, zinc, selenium, cobalt, arsenic, cadmium, and lead.
Specimen:
Liver
Species:
Bovine, Ovine**
$22
Description:
This method is intended to confirm a carbapenemase producing Enterobacterales or PseudoMonas aeruginosa isolate. The mCIM can detect KPCs, metallo-beta-lactamases (NDM, VIM, IMP) and OXA types of carbapenemases but does not distinguish between classes. If carbapenemase production is confirmed, appropriate public health agencies will be notified per local requirements.
Specimen:
Pure isolate of PseudoMonas aeruginosa that is not susceptible to one or more carbapenem antibiotics. Pure isolate of an Enterobacterales that is not susceptible to one or more carbapenem antibiotics.
$13
Description:
Isolation and identification of Mycoplasma species from diagnostic samples. Mycoplasma culture is routinely performed on bovine respiratory samples but is only performed by request on canine and feline respiratory samples.
Specimen:
Fluid, tissue
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$192
Description:
Mycotoxin screen by liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). Mycotoxins tested: Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2, T-2 toxin, Ochratoxin A, and Sterigmatocystin at 20 ppb (0.02 ppm). FuMonisin -B1, -B2, -B3, 15-ADON, 3-ADON, DAS and DON (vomitoxin) at 200 ppb (0.2 ppm). Zearalenone at 100 ppb (0.1 ppm).
Specimen:
Feed-grains, distillers, TMR’s, Silages, Haylages, soybean meal, and dry pet food.
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Description:
The general investigation submission fee covers a routine laboratory study which may include the following tests: histopathology with special stains, bacteriology (2 aerobic cultures and 1 anaerobic), PCR (1 individual or 1 multiplex test), virology (2 FAs, 1 EM), Cryptosporidia, and fecal flotation. Additional fees will apply for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, immunohistochemistry, clinical pathology, toxicology, serology, referral laboratory charges, and additional PCR, virology, bacteriology, and parasitology tests. Additional animals on the same submission (from a common disease outbreak) will be charged at 1/2 the price.
Specimen:
Whole animals (no live animals accepted), tissue, and fluid samples
Species:
Canine, Feline, Exotic
See description for pricing
Description:
The general investigation submission fee covers a routine laboratory study which may include the following tests: histopathology with special stains, bacteriology (2 aerobic cultures and 1 anaerobic), PCR (1 individual or 1 multiplex test), virology (2 FAs, 1 EM), Cryptosporidia, and fecal flotation. Additional fees will apply for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, immunohistochemistry, clinical pathology, toxicology, serology, referral laboratory charges, and additional PCR, virology, bacteriology, and parasitology tests. Additional animals on the same submission (from a common disease outbreak) will be charged at 1/2 the price.
Specimen:
Whole animals (no live animals accepted), tissue, and fluid samples
Species:
Equine
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Description:
The general investigation submission fee covers a routine laboratory study which may include the following tests: histopathology with special stains, bacteriology (2 aerobic cultures and 1 anaerobic), PCR (1 individual or 1 multiplex test), virology (2 FAs, 1 EM), Cryptosporidia, and fecal flotation. Additional fees will apply for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, immunohistochemistry, clinical pathology, toxicology, serology, referral laboratory charges, and additional PCR, virology, bacteriology, and parasitology tests. Additional animals on the same submission (from a common disease outbreak) will be charged at 1/2 the price. For bovine fetus necropsy submission guidelines, please see our diagnostic panel work-up sheet.
Specimen:
Whole animals (no live animals accepted), tissue, and fluid samples
Species:
Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife
$100
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.
Specimen:
Feces, intestine
Species:
Bovine, Ovine, Caprine
$55
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the pNC-5 gene from the apicomplexan parasite Neospora caninum.
Specimen:
Preferred: Spinal cord, brain, heart, muscle; Acceptable: Amniotic fluid, lung, spleen
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$9
Description:
Detection of antibody to Neospora caninum by competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (c-ELISA).
Specimen:
Serum (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Bovine
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Description:
This is a NAHLN approved PCR assay. Approval to conduct surveillance testing is based upon satisfactory completion of proficiency testing.
Specimen:
Please contact your local/state veterinarian and the NDSU-VDL before submitting samples to the NDSU-VDL.
Species:
Avian | Wildlife Exotic
$35
Description:
Sample is dried, ground, and extracted into an aluminum sulfate solution and quantified using an ion specific electrode.
Specimen:
Forage (bread bag size container preferred, 100 grams minimum)
$17
Description:
Quantitation of nitrates by colorimetric method.
Specimen:
Serum, ocular fluid (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$65
Description:
Nitrate and nitrite are derivatized and analyzed by GC/MS.
Specimen:
Serum or ocular fluid, 2 mL preferred, 1 mL minimum required.
Species:
Any
$55
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the transmembrance region of the envolope gene of Ovine progressive pneumonia virus. This assay also detects some (but not all) CAE isolates.
Specimen:
Preferred: EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), lung, liver, spleen; Acceptable: Lymph node
Species:
Ovine, Caprine
$20
Description:
Detection of Paeniclostridium sordellii (formerly Clostridium sordellii) by fluorescent antibody (FA) testing.
Specimen:
Muscle tissue
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$150
Description:
Pesticide screen by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Analysis for organophosphates, carbamates, Strychnine, and various organic compounds.
Specimen:
Stomach/rumen contents (10 grams minimum)
$138
Description:
Phytoestrogen screen by LC/MS/MS. This screen includes daidzein, genistein, forMononetin, biochanin A, glycitein, and coumestrol.
Specimen:
Alfalfa, Clover, Soybean, Forage, feed
$100
Description:
This PCR assay uses a commercially available multiplex kit to amplify a portion of the PEDV, TGEV, or PDCoV genomes. Only for individual samples.
Specimen:
Serum, oral fluids (2 mL minimum)
Species:
Porcine
$75
Description:
This PCR assay uses a commercially available kit to amplify a portion of the PRRS virus genome. Only for individual samples.
Specimen:
Serum, oral fluids (2 mL minimum)
Species:
Porcine
$60 + handling fee
Description:
Detection of rabies virus by fluorescent antibody (FA) testing. With the exception of bats, this test also includes histoPathology review by a pathologist.
Specimen:
Fresh brain, head, whole animal
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$50
Description:
Selenium by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
Specimen:
Whole blood, EDTA or Heparin.
Species:
Any
Pricing Varies
Description:
The NDSU has both short-read and long-read sequencers available for a rental fee per run. These include 2 Illumina iSeqs, 1 Illumina MiSeq, 1 ONT MinION MK1B, and 1 ONT MinION MK1C. In addition, NGS libraries using the Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep can be prepared on the Integra MIRO CANVAS. Please visit our research services page and contact Dr. Brianna Stenger (contact information listed on research molecular diagnostics and sequencing form).
Specimen:
Extracted DNA/RNA, prepared libraries
$9
Description:
Detection of antibody to Small Ruminant Lentivirus (CAEV/OPPV) by competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (c-ELISA).
Specimen:
Serum (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Ovine, Caprine
See description
Description:
Spinal cord removal if required for diagnosis. Under 100 lbs: $70 Over 100 lbs: $100 Specimen:
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$275
Description:
Storage Mycotoxin screen by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). Mycotoxins tested Alternariol, Alternariol Monomethyl Ether, Tenuazonic Acid, Cyclopiazonic Acid, Mycophenolic Acid, Penicillic Acid, Rugulosin, Roquefortine C, Penitrem A, Citrinin, Satratoxin G and H, Gliotoxin, Roridin E, Verruculogen, Beauvericin, Enniatins (A, A1, B, B1).
Specimen:
Feed-grains, distillers, Silages, Haylages.
$150
Description:
Test will be run using Pesticide Screen/Organic screen/Strychnine Screen.
Specimen:
Stomach or rumen contents (10 grams minimum)
Species:
Any
$55
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the B1 gene from Toxoplasma gondii, a cyst-forming coccidian parasite.
Specimen:
Preferred: EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), brain, placenta, heart, kidney, lung, spleen; Acceptable: Amniotic fluid
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$50
Description:
Screen for trace minerals by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Assay includes cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.
Specimen:
Serum (0.5 ml minimum)
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Equine
$50
Description:
Screen for trace minerals/heavy metals by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Assay includes chromium, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, nickel, lead, antiMony, thallium, vanadium.
Specimen:
Fresh liver or kidney
$35
Description:
This targets the DNA of a portion of the 5.8S rRNA gene and interal transcribed spacer-1 (ITS-1) region of the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus.
Specimen:
Preferred: Preputial Wash (2 ml minimum); Acceptable: Fetus, intestine, lung, endometrium, cervico-vaginal Mucous
Species:
Bovine
$50 (per pool of up to 5 samples)
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 5.8S rRNA gene and interal transcribed spacer-1 (ITS-1) region of the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus.
Specimen:
Preputial Wash (2 ml minimum)
Species:
Bovine
$68
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 5.8S rRNA gene and internal transcribed spacer-1 (ITS-1) region of the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus/blagburni.
Specimen:
Feces (1 gram minimum), intestinal contents, intestine
Species:
Feline
$110
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 23KDa gene from the bacterium Francisella tularensis.
Specimen:
Lymph node aspirate, tissue (liver, lymph node, lymph node biopsy, spleen, lung), swab of ulcer, pulMonary washings (1 ml minimum)
Species:
Canine, Feline, Equine, Wildlife, Exotic, Other
$58
Description:
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the Ureaplasma diversum bacterial genome.
Specimen:
Preferred: Lung; Acceptable: Placenta, amniotic fluid, stomach contents, culture isolate, vulvovaginal or penile prepuce swab in transport media
Species:
Bovine
$22
Description:
Urinalysis includes a chemistry multistick test, specific gravity via refractometer, and microscopic examination of urine sediment for samples less than 24 hours old. Positive protein and bile multistick results are confirmed by additional methods.
Specimen:
Fresh whole urine (10 ml minimum for sediment analysis)*
Species:
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other
$22
Description:
Microscopic identification of blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria).
Specimen:
Water (50 ml minimum, 250 ml preferred)
$60
Description:
This assay targets the RNA of a portion of the West Nile virus genome. Serum is not recommended for testing by PCR.
Specimen:
Preferred: Brain, kidney, heart; Acceptable: Swabs (oropharyngeal, cloacal), Tissue (liver, spleen, lung, spinal cord), cerebrospinal fluid
Species:
Equine, Wildlife Exotic, Other