Abortion Screen

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionBacteriology
Test descriptionCulture for possible bacterial pathogens that may cause abortions
SpeciesAll
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Fresh tissue (fetal tissues: liver, lung, kidney)
  • Fetal abomasal or stomach fluid
  • Placenta if fetal tissues are unavailable (placenta is often too heavily contaminated to distinguish pathogens).
Container
  • Red top tube for fluids
  • Leak-proof primary container for tissue
Special submission instructions
  • Label primary container and submission form “High Risk”.
  • Label shipping container “Special Handling”.
  • Ship with cold packs.
Turnaround time5-7 business days