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SAMPLE SUBMISSION DEADLINES & TURNAROUND TIMES
Pregnancy ELISA: Samples must arrive by Thursday at 2:30 PM for Friday results.
Johne’s ELISA: Samples must arrive by Monday at 2:30 PM for Tuesday results.
Bovine Biosecurity ELISA (BLV, BVDV Ag, Neospora, Anaplasmosis, and 5-Test Panel): Samples are accepted Monday–Friday, with results available within 5–7 business days.
PCR Testing (Johne’s and BVDV): Samples are accepted Monday–Friday, with results available within 3–5 business days.
USPS, FedEx, and UPS typically arrive by 5 pm daily.
Samples submitted without a completed submission form and/or with improperly labeled tubes will incur a fee, and results may be delayed.
Each tube must be clearly labeled with both the tube number and animal ID, which must correspond to the information provided on the submission form. Submission forms must be completed legibly.
We strongly encourage clients to include farm or owner initials on each tube (in addition to the tube number) to minimize the risk of misidentification.
Miss the deadline? Don’t worry! Once your samples are at the lab they will be safely stored for later testing. Samples are typically stable for up to two weeks after they are drawn. The lab may reject samples that are rotten, hemolyzed, coagulated, or contain insufficient serum volume to complete testing. To help prevent sample degradation, samples must be drawn under sanitary conditions and shipped with a gel ice pack. Blood samples should be collected in plastic red-, yellow-, or purple-top tubes; glass tubes are not recommended.
Please note: We’ve lowered our testing prices as of October 20, 2026!
Cattle Sample Setup Fees
There is no minimum sample requirement for pregnancy testing or Johne’s ELISA.
Bovine biosecurity ELISA and PCR tests have minimum testing charges as indicated below. Submissions with fewer samples will be charged at the stated minimum. No additional setup fees apply.
Example: If you submit 1 sample for BLV ELISA and 1 sample for Neospora ELISA, you will be charged for 3 BLV ELISA tests ($27) and 4 Neospora ELISA tests ($40), for a total of $67.
Additional Fees
Storage & Shipping
Please allow 2mL of whole blood or 1mL of serum per animal for all tests. When requesting a Biosecurity Panel with a pregnancy test, additional blood may be preferred (≥ 3 mL). Our office accepts packages from the following companies: FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Samples must be refrigerated and shipped with ice packs (please refrain from freezing). For best results, the laboratory must process any disease samples within two weeks of being drawn.
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