Testing Schedule
Serology tests: IgG (Dye test), IgM ELISA, IgM ISAGA, IgA ELISA, IgE ELISA, AC/HS, Avidity Specimens received by noon (PST) on Monday and Wednesday will be tested that day. Verbal results are available by 3 p.m. (PST) the following day.
Specimens received by noon (PST) on Thursday will be tested for IgG (Dye Test), IgM ELISA, and Avidity only that day. Verbal results are available by 3 p.m. (PST) the following day.
PCR
Specimens received by noon (PST) on Tuesday will have verbal results available Wednesday by 4 p.m. (PST). Specimens received by noon (PST) on Friday will have verbal results available Monday by 4 p.m. (PST).
Isolation
Specimens are inoculated into the peritoneal cavity of mice. Final results are available approximately six weeks from the date received.
Note: To ensure the quality of test results, repeat testing is sometimes required. This may delay reporting of results. Last reviewed: May 2007
