Hours:

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 2025 Holiday Season Schedule.

Overview

ItemValue
Targets
  • Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRS)
    MethodPCR
    Sample CommentDacron swab, semen, oral fluid - 1 mL, serum - 1 mL, adult tonsil or lung, fetal thoracic fluid or thymus
    Turnaround TimeSame day 10 AM cut off
    SpeciesPorcine

    Shipping & Handling

    ItemValue
    Specimines ContainerLeak proof container, red top tube or swab. Swabs in gel media will not be processed.
    Shipping & HandlingRefrigerate. Ship on ice packs.

    Additional Information

    Samples must be received by 10:00 AM. Additional charges will apply if overtime is required, contact PDS to discuss charges. PDS is no longer accepting swabs in gel media for PCR testing, refer to PDS website for acceptable swabs - https://pdsinc.ca/services/molecular-diagnostics.