University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Avian Influenza AI Realtime PCR; AIH5; AIH7; H1N1 Matrix Realtime PCR; H1N1 N1 Realtime PCR
$35.00
Chickens, Turkeys, Pheasant or Quail
Swabs (Oropharyngeal or Tracheal)
Swabs may be pooled:Swabs in 3.0 ml of viral transport media or BHI (Brain heart infusion medium)
Swabs in 5.5 ml of viral transport media
Domestic waterfowl and other wild birds
Cloacal swabs
Swabs may be pooled:
Swabs in 3.0 or 5.5 ml of viral transport media
Any Avian species
Pooled tissue (Spleen, Lung, and Intestine)
* do not pool tissues from different birds
A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable
Spill proof container, Sterile container
Frozen gel packs, Cold pack
As needed
24 hours
Samples must arrive at lab 24 hours prior to testing days.
Molecular Diagnostics