College of Veterinary Medicine

Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab

Avian Health & Food Safety Laboratory


General Policies
Necropsy
Serology
Bacteriology
Virology
Parasitology
 

Miscellaneous
Food Safety
Egg Products
PCR Tests
Toxicology
Forms

Avian Health Lab
Puyallup Research and Extension Center


Policies

  1. All cases except those exclusively for toxicology, PCR sex determination and food safety will be assessed an accession fee of $10.00. An accession is defined as specimen(s) of one animal species or miscellaneous substances belonging to one owner and submitted at one time.
  2. Non-Washington samples will be assessed a 50% surcharge except where indicated.
  3. Clinical pathology services (e.g., hematology and cytology) are provided by the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) – (509-335-0745). These services are billed by VCS.
  4. A FAX, mail, or electronic report is provided at no charge.
  5. Samples sent for analysis to outside labs are billed for any additional direct costs incurred. Handling fee (includes postage) is $15.00.
  6. Fees are subject to change without notice.
  7. "STAT" fee - Please contact laboratory in advance to arrange scheduling and fees.
  8. Use Federal Express Account #2165-3465-4 for discounted shipping. Freight costs will be invoiced with case charges. FOR AHFSL SUBMISSIONS ONLY.

Shipping address

7613 Pioneer Way E
Puyallup, WA 98371-4990

Necropsy

  in state out of state
Gross only (birds) 10.00 15.00
Cosmetic necropsy (under 5 pounds) 20.00 30.00

Histopathology

  in state out of state
Histo on AHFSL necropsy 15.00 22.50
Field necropsy (> 7 tissues) 12.00 18.00
Surgical biopsy 10.00 15.00
Duplicate slide 5.00   7.50


Serology

ELISA in state out of state
Infectious Bronchitis (IB) 1.50 2.25
Infectious Bursal Disease (IBDV) 1.50 2.25
Newcastle Disease (NDV) 1.50 2.25
Reovirus infection – viral arthritis (REO) 1.50 2.25
AGID (Agar Gel Immunodiffusion) in state out of state
Adenovirus Infection (ADENO) l.00 1.50
Avian Encephalomyelitis (AE) 1.00 1.50
Avian Influenza (AI) 1.00 1.50
Infectious Bursal Disease – Gumboro (IBDV) 1.00 1.50
Reovirus Infection (REO) 1.00 1.50
HI (Hemagglutination Inhibition) in state out of state
Infectious Bronchitis (IB) 2.00 3.00
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) 2.00 3.00
Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) 2.00 3.00
Newcastle Disease (NDV) 2.00 3.00
Plate Agglutination in state out of state
(MG, MS, MM, S. Pullorum/typhoid) 0.75 1.13
(breeder monitor samples over 50 samples) 0.65  0.98
Microtiter confirmation in state out of state
  0.75 1.13
Microtest Agglutination in state out of state
(Salmonella & other pathogens) 0.75 1.13
(breeder monitor samples, over 50 samples) 0.65  0.98
Brucellosis in state out of state
(BAPA, Rivanol, Complement Fixation) 3.50 5.25

Bacteriology

  in state out of state
Aerobic 3.00 4.50
Anaerobic 5.00 7.50
Mycology (Aspergillus, other fungus) 5.00 7.50
Salmonella serogrouping 5.00 7.50
Salmonella Group D serotyping 15.00 22.50
Antibiotic Sensitivity 8.00 12.00
Fluff, water or other samples for total bacterial, coliform and fungal spore counts and Salmonella presence 8.00 12.00
One of the following – total bacterial, coliform count, fungal spore count, or Salmonella presence 2.00 3.00
Botulinum toxin detection 50.00 75.00

Virology

  in state out of state
Virus isolation (SPF embryos, per case) 30.00 45,00
Virus neutralization (embryonated egg, per case) 30.00 45.00

Parasitology

  in state out of state
Fecal Float 7.00 10.50
Coccidiosis evaluation 7.00 10.50

Miscellaneous

  in state out of state
Housing of birds for two weeks for antibody development or nutrition study 50.00 75.00
Supply of drag swabs for Salmonella test (per swab – shipping included) 2.00  3.00

Food Safety

No accession charge for food safety in state out of state
Aerobic plate count, food 10.00 10.00
Anaerobic plate count, food 15.00 15.00
Negative Campylobacter spp. culture 15.00 15.00
Positive Campylobacter spp. culture 25.00 25.00
Coliform count 8.00  8.00
Coliform (MPN procedures) 15.00 15.00
E.coli, carcass rinse water or sponge 8.00  8.00
E.coli, O157:H7 25.00 25.00
E.coli, O157:H7 - Robust procedure 50.00 50.00
Negative Listeria spp. culture 15.00 15.00
Positive Listeria spp. culture 25.00 25.00
Moisture determination, food product 15.00 15.00
pH of food sample 13.00 13.00
Salmonella from carcass rinse water, sponge or food product 8.00  8.00
Salmonella serogrouping 5.00  5.00
Salmonella Group D serotyping 15.00 15.00
Salmonella (MPN procedure) 45.00 45.00
Staphylococcus aureus 15.00 15.00
Water Activity 20.00 20.00
Yeast/Mold 15.00 15.00

Egg Products

  in state out of state
Salmonella (ELISA and confirmation) 20.00 20.00
Listeria (ELISA and confirmation) 25.00 25.00
Enterobacter 15.00 15.00
Bacillus cereus  20.00 20.00

PCR Tests

PCR Tests for Avian Pathogens in state out of state
Chicken Anemia Virus 20.00 30.00
Chlamydia 20.00 30.00
Circo Virus (pigeon) 20.00 30.00
Infectious Bronchitis 20.00 30.00
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) 20.00 30.00
Mycobacterium avium/genavense 20.00 30.00
Mycoplasma spp., gallisepticum, synoviae 20.00 30.00
Pacheco’s Disease 20.00 30.00
Polyoma Virus (psittacine) 20.00 30.00
Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease (PBFD) 20.00 30.00
Other PCR Tests in state out of state
Avian Sex Determination 10.00 15.00
Real Time PCR Tests – Avian Pathogens in state out of state
Avian influenza (single) 35.00  
Avian Influenza (pool of up to 5) 40.00  
AI H5 and H7 35.00  
Avian paramyxovirus (Newcastle's Disease) 35.00  
West Nile Virus 30.00 45.00

Food safety related inspection of plants & verifying records as per HACCP Rules

+ Time Miles one way Cost
1-3 hrs 50 150.00
3-5 hrs 100 200.00
5-7 hrs 150 250.00
7-9 hrs 200 300.00
9-11 hrs 250 350.00
11-14 hrs 300 400.00

Toxicology

Toxicology testing is conducted at the University of Idaho Analytical Sciences Laboratory. Additional analyses including comprehensive plant, water, soil and environmental analytic services are available. Inquiries concerning toxicology testing should be made directly to the toxicology laboratory (208) 885-7081.

Avian Health and Food Safety Laboratory
7613 Pioneer Way E
Puyallup, WA 98371-4990
(253) 445-4537, FAX (253) 445-4544

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Last Edited: Dec 13, 2007 10:38 AM
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