Salmonella spp. Screen (APHIS Egg Sampling Method)
Service type
Bacteriology
Species
Avian
Fee
$32.50 / pool of 20 (Please refer to https://vdl.umn.edu/tests-fees for the accession fee and / or out of state fee that may apply.)
Days tested
M-F
Turnaround time
5-7 business days
Specimen Requirements
Eggs
Shipping container
Clean container (well labeled)
Coolant
None
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
Prevent eggs from freezing or breaking. Submission of extra eggs is recommended to account for breakage during shipment.