Francisella tularensis (Tularemia) Culture
Comments
Due to the zoonotic potential of Francisella tularensis performing a necropsy is not recommended. Send the whole à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã to the ADRDL using proper containment. If the à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã is alive, special precautions must be followed during sample collection and transport to the lab. Tissue samples should be placed in a clean container and chilled (not frozen).
Coolant
Ice packs
Fee
$30.00
Keywords
Francisella tularensis tularemia rabbit fever bunny fever deer fly fever
Preferred Specimen
Postmortem samples: spleen, liver, lung, kidney. Clinically affected à£à£Ö±²¥Ðãs: swab of exudate from draining lymph nodes or lesions or biopsies.
Test Days
Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time
Five to seven business days
Service Area
Bacteriology
Species
Bovine,
Canine,
Caprine,
Equine,
Feline,
Ovine,
Porcine
Guidelines
