Testing Schedule

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. We are closed Saturday and Sunday. To ensure specimen integrity, we recommend specimens are not shipped on weekends. Last reviewed: January 2009