Epizootic Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (EHNV), Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHNV), Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus (VHSV), and Spring Viremia of Carp Virus (SVCV) Virus Isolation Screening (EPC WOAH)
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Aquatic Health | Mon-Fri | 29 days |
Price:
$36.50
Description
This test screens for Epizootic Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (EHNV), Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHNV), Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus (VHSV), and Spring Viremia of Carp Virus (SVCV) on the EPC cell line at 15C following the World Organization for Animal Health Aquatic Manual testing methodology.
Specimens Required
Sample type can be dependent on local regulations and/or fish size/age. Sample types include but are not limited to the following: kidney/spleen, viscera, pyloric caeca, gill filament, mid-sections, whole fry, ovarian fluid, and brain. Consult local regulations or the laboratory for specimen requirements. No more than five fish per pool are permitted.
Sampling Requirements
Sample type can be dependent on local regulations and/or fish size/age. Sample types include but are not limited to the following: kidney/spleen, viscera, pyloric caeca, gill filament, mid-sections, whole fry, ovarian fluid, and brain. Consult local regulations or the laboratory for specimen requirements. No more than five fish per pool are permitted.
Sampling Requirements:
Please contact the Aquatic Health Laboratory Manager well in advance to schedule this fish health certification test. Samples for this test are generally received at the laboratory Tuesday through Thursday.
In some circumstances, a USDA-accredited veterinarian may be required to collect these samples; confirm with the regulatory authority in the receiving jurisdiction requirements for the sample collector.
Samples must arrive at WADDL within 48 hours of sampling for this test to be performed.
In some circumstances, a USDA-accredited veterinarian may be required to collect these samples; confirm with the regulatory authority in the receiving jurisdiction requirements for the sample collector.
Samples must arrive at WADDL within 48 hours of sampling for this test to be performed.
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
Submit tissue samples in Whirl-Pak bags; ovarian fluids should be collected in tubes with leak-resistant caps.
Packing Instructions
Place samples in a sealed plastic bag to prevent moisture entry and sample-to-sample contamination. Ship chilled in an insulated cooler with ice packs.
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
Ordering Instructions
Order one test per sample pool submitted.
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information. To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.