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Prairie Diagnostic Services (PDS) supports the health and productivity of sheep and goat herds through comprehensive diagnostic testing and submission guidelines. Our ovine and caprine resources help veterinarians and producers identify disease, monitor herd health, and ensure proper sampling and submission practices. From abortion investigations to nutritional assessments and infectious disease testing, PDS provides reliable, science-based diagnostics for small ruminant health management.

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Clostridium difficile genotyping PCR
PCR
Bacterial Isolates only Additional charges will apply if bacterial culture required.
Clostridium Fluorescent Antibody Test
Bacteriology
Fresh muscle or cardiac tissues
Clostridium perfringens toxin typing PCR
PCR
Bacterial Culture
Coccidioides Antibody by AGID (IDEXX)
Referral
Serum
Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Ab Titre (Caseous lymphadenititis) (IDEXX)
Referral
Serum
Cryptococcus Antigen by Latex Agglutinaton (IDEXX)
Referral
Serum - 0.5 mL or CSF - 0.1 mL
Cryptosporidium/Giardia FA, Routine Float
Parasitology
Feces
Cytology – CSF
Clin Path
CSF
Cytology – Fluid
Clin Path
Fluid in EDTA - 1 mL + direct smears; for Buffy Coat - EDTA whole blood - tube 2/3 full (minimum 1/3 full); for LE Prep (Lupus Erythematosus) - heparinized whole blood - 3 mL
Cytology – Multiple Lymph Nodes (3 or more sites)
Clin Path
Lymph nodes from multiple sites (> 2 sites) submitted at the same time from the same animal - maximum 8 slides.
Cytology – Smears or Imprints
Clin Path
Air-dried, unstained aspirate smear(s) or tissue imprints (maximum 4 slides)
Dermatophilus Culture
Bacteriology
Skin scraping ,hair. Dermatophilus cuture only , does not include susceptibility testing.
Direct Exam – Bacteriology
Bacteriology
Swab, tissues, hair, urine, etc.
Direct Exam – Parasitology
Parasitology
Swab, tissues, hair, urine, etc.
Electrolytes – Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
Clin Path
Serum, heparinized plasma, urine or fluid
Fecal Culture – Large Animal
Bacteriology
Feces - 5 grams or Intestine
Fecal Egg Sedimentation
Parasitology
Feces
Fluid Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
Clin Path
Fluid
Foot and Mouth Disease PCR
PCR
Contact PDS Diagnostic Pathologist or PDS lab for details.
Fungal Culture
Bacteriology
Hair, skin scrapings, skin biopsy, swabs

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