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Tests & Sample Types
At Cerberus Sciences we have prepared information guides on a variety of issues relating to tests and corresponding sample types, sample preparation, sample transport and transport companies. These information guides are designed for client support purposes and are in alignment with our internal standards.
Abbreviation
CLP
DBS
EAD
F
F.B.T
FF
FLOQ Swab
in B.T
M / R / Rb / Gp / H / F / Zf
MLN
Oral P
SG
TM Swab
Sample Type
Cell Line Pellet
Dried Blood Spot*
Exhaust Air Dust
Faeces
Fresh Faeces in PCR Bead Tube* (Do NOT use IF Bacteriology tests are required on this sample)
Fresh Faeces
Dry Flocked swab* (suitable for Molecular Testing)
… in PCR Bead Tube* (Do NOT use IF Bacteriology tests are required on this sample)
Mouse / Rat / Rabbit / Guinea Pig / Hamster / Ferret / Zebrafish
Mesenteric Lymph Nodes
Oropharyngeal area
Salivary Glands
Transport Media Swab* (optimal for Bacteriology)
* These sample type materials can be provided by Cerberus Sciences upon request
BAC Cerberus recommends testing by Bacteriology methods. PCR may be used for confirmation testing where applicable.
M.T Cerberus recommends testing by Molecular Testing methods.
Agents Diagnosable at present by histology only:
Agent
​Klossiella spp.
Trichosomoides crassicauda
Sarcocystis muris
Sample Type (in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin)
Kidney
Urinary Bladder (Rats)
Skeletal Muscle
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