| Test: |
Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD, Circovirus) by PCR |
| Suitable Sample: |
- At least 3 freshly plucked feathers. These should be sealed in a small plastic bag or container.
and/or - LH blood: the volume should reflect the size of the bird, only a few drops are required for smaller species.
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| Unsuitable Sample: |
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| Minimum Sample Size: |
- Blood: volume of LH blood depends on size of bird, a few drops from smaller species is acceptable
- Feathers: at least 3 freshly plucked feathers (send in small plastic bag or container).
- A few drops of LH blood is acceptable from small species of birds.
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| Turnaround Time: |
- Approximately 2 weeks (confirm with laboratory)
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| Request/ Test Included in: |
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| Comments: |
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| Date Updated: |
1/10/2007 |
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| Abbreviations: |
SERUM = plain clotted sample (serum) tube |
| EDTA = potassium EDTA tube |
| LH = lithium heparin tube |
| FL = fluoride EDTA tube |
| CIT = trisodium citrate tube |
| N/A = not applicable/ available |