The following information is a general review for submitting samples to ADDL/Serology.

1. Samples hand-carried to ADDL by owners must be sealed using the veterinarian’s label or tape bearing the veterinarian’s signature.

2. A health certificate is the only necessary test record for 4-H exhibition.  Do not submit duplicate test charts.

3. Use of BD-Vacutainer or Monoject tubes is preferred.  EDTA-treated tubes will not be accepted.

4. Each tube must be identified with a tube number; additional identification is desirable.

5. Tube numbers and numbers on charts must match and be in consecutive order.  Tubes should be packaged in consecutive order as well.

6. Clear serum is preferable to whole blood.

7. Tests for Pseudorabies will be performed routinely.  Turnaround time will be 8-10 days (may be slightly longer at peak 4-H testing periods).

8. Brucellosis tests are performed daily   (M-F).  Turnaround time is 2-4 days.

9. Swine samples for both Brucellosis and Pseudorabies will be tested first for Brucellosis, followed by Pseudorabies.  Turnaround time will be 10-14 days.

10. All regulatory charts must include submitting veterinarian’s signature and complete animal identification.  Unsigned charts will cause delay in results.

11. Request for Serological Test (buckslip) must be completed and stapled to all regulatory test charts.  ADDL will run only those tests requested on this form.

12. Only one buckslip is needed for each individual herd owner or farm; do not attach to continuation charts.

13. ADDL will not release results to owners.

If you have questions, contact ADDL /
Serology at 765-494-7451 prior to
submitting samples.

-by Karen Crane, Serology Laboratory

 Please note

EIA tests charts do not require a buckslip.  Request for method of test can be made directly on the chart.