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Prairie Diagnostic Services will be implementing a fee adjustment effective June 1, 2026.


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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Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP) ELISA
Serology
Serum
Pasteurella multocida Toxin A PCR
PCR
Bacterial Isolates only Additional charges will apply if bacterial culture required.
Routine Flotation
Parasitology
Feces (fresh)
Salmonella Screening
Bacteriology
Feces
Salmonella Typing using Whole Genome Sequencing
Genomics
Fresh Salmonella isolate on a blood agar plate. Overnight culture is preferred. Cultures older than 24 hours will be sub-cultured; additional charges will apply if re-culturing is required.
Single Chemistry
Clin Path
Serum, heparinized plasma, urine or fluid
Testosterone (RIA) baseline (Biovet)
Referral
Serum
Total Protein/Albumin/Globulin – Fluid (Chemistry Panel)
Clin Path
Fluid
Total Protein/Albumin/Globulin – Serum (Chemistry Panel)
Clin Path
Serum
Toxoplasma gondii PCR
PCR
Fresh brain/spinal cord or skeletal muscle, CSF (1 ml), blood (2 ml), feces, aborted fetus, Kidney, liver, spleen and placenta.
Ureaplasma diversum PCR
PCR
Fetus, placenta or swabs
Urinalysis – Complete
Clin Path
Urine
Urine Electrolyte Panel – Large Animal
Clin Path
Urine
Urine Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
Clin Path
Urine
Viral Metagenomic Whole-Genome Sequencing
Genomics
Vitamin A (Liver)
Toxicology
Liver (fresh or frozen)
Vitamin A (Serum)
Toxicology
Heparinized plasma or serum - 1 mL for each vitamin; whole blood - 5 mL for each vitamin
Vitamin A and E (Liver)
Toxicology
Liver (fresh or frozen) - 5 grams for each vitamin
Vitamin A and E (Serum)
Toxicology
Heparinized plasma or serum - 1 mL for each vitamin; whole blood - 5 mL for each vitamin
Vitamin D (Serum)
Toxicology
Serum or heparinized plasma

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