| Sample type | - Live animal: nasal or conjunctival swab; blood (best when animal has fever)
- Dead animal: mixed tissue containing lung, spleen, kidney, lymph node
- CSF (1.0 ml) if exhibiting CNS signs
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| Container | - Red top tube for CSF
- EDTA (lavender) tube for blood
- Leak-proof primary container for tissue
- Swabs must be kept moist; use viral transport media or place swab in red top tube with 1-2 ml sterile saline.
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| Special submission instructions | - Tissue must be fresh, not in formalin.
- Ship with cold packs.
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| Turnaround time | 2- 3 business days |