| Sample type | - Dog: fresh brain/spinal cord or skeletal muscle, CSF (1 ml), blood (2 ml), feces
- Ruminant (cattle): aborted fetus
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| Container | - Red top tube for CSF
- EDTA (lavender) tube for blood
- Leak-proof primary container for tissue or feces
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| Special submission instructions | - Tissue must be fresh, not in formalin.
- Ship with cold packs.
- Submit only 2-3 tablespoons of feces. Do not submit fecal samples in gloves/disposable sleeves. Samples submitted in gloves/sleeves or other inappropriate containers will incur a $30 surcharge.
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| Turnaround time | 1- 3 business days |