Neurological II panel: canine (encephalitis)

Code:

xneuenc

Lab:

X

Days test started:

ship M-Th

TAT:

3-6 d*

Available for:

Companion Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

1) 0.5 mL CSF and/or 2) 2 mL EDTA unspun whole blood. Serum is not an acceptable sample.

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

1) Sterile, leakproof container. 2) Collect blood into a purple-top tube.

Additional Information

This test is sent to an external laboratory. Neurological II panel includes: Canine distemper virus, West Nile virus, Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme Disease), Neospora hughesi & caninum, Toxoplasma gondii, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Ehrlichia canis, Rickettsia spp (including RMSF). Shipping (test code: xtrnu) and handling (test code: xhand) fees are also applicable on each submission. External test price is subject to change.