Tularemia- Francisella tularensis (PCR)
| Description | This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 23KDa gene from the bacterium Francisella tularensis. |
| Department | BSL-3 |
| Fee | $110 |
| Days Tested | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time | 24-48 hours |
| Species | Canine, Feline, Equine, Wildlife, Exotic, Other |
| Specimen | Lymph node aspirate, tissue (liver, lymph node, lymph node biopsy, spleen, lung), swab of ulcer, pulMonary washings (1 ml minimum) |
| Sampling Requirements | Lymph node aspirates can be submitted in a sterile tube or Luer lock capped syringe-NO NEEDLES. Tissue (liver, lymph node, lymph node biopsy, spleen, lung), swab of ulcer, and pulMonary washings (1 ml minimum) are also acceptable. Samples should be collected during the acute stage of disease prior to treatment. Samples submitted with needles will be rejected and discarded. |
| Collection Container | Sterile container or blood tube without preservatives. Do not use Qtips or wood shaft swabs. |
| Packaging Instructions |
The submitter is responsible for adherence to sample shipping regulations. See Select Agent Submission Guide for packaging and shipping information. Do not place any other samples in the box. If the sample is positive, all other samples in the same container will be destroyed. |
| Additional Information | Submitters must call (701) 231-7527 or (701) 231-8307 or email the laboratory prior to submission. Failure to notify the laboratory prior to submitting the specimen may result in a delay in test results. |