Here's the info as I posted it to the FIV group: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccah/Homesite%20Images/Diagnostic%20PCR%20Price%20Schedule.doc
(you have to scroll down quite some way to the section titled FIV DNA Testing Information.) FIV DNA Testing Information Lucy Whittier Molecular and Diagnostic Core Facility Phone: 530.752-7991 2108 Tupper Hall Fax: 530.754-6862 University of California Department of Medicine & Epidemiology Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] School of Veterinary Medicine Davis, CA 95616 Dear Clinician, Thank you for requesting information about our FIV DNA test. At this time we require 2 mL of whole blood in an EDTA (Lavender Top) Vacutainer tube, along with information outlined below. The test is offered at no charge. The PCR assay detects the viral genome directly and therefore differentiates infected from vaccinated animals. Results will be faxed to you within 48 hours upon receipt of the sample except for Friday deliveries, which will be faxed 72 hours upon receipt. Please include the following information with each sample: 1. Veterinarians name 2. Your complete mailing address 3. Your phone and fax number 4. Number of samples sent 5. Sample type 6. Species of animal 7. Type of test requested Shipping Instructions: 1. All Shipments must comply with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods regulations. Please consult the IATA website http://www.iata.org or the FedEx Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 800.463.3339 (press 81) for further information. 2. Send on ice in a Styrofoam container (no ice needed for fixed tissues) 3. Ship overnight (Do not ship on Friday) 4. Use FedEx or other express courier 5. Federal Tax Identification Number 946036494 Shipping Address: Christian Leutenegger 2108 Tupper Hall Vet Med: Medicine & Epid. Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530.752.7991 The testing itself is free, but you have to pay for the vet to draw the blood and the overnight shipping (not cheap). Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Quote by: Les U. Knight
