Avian Influenza PCR Testing Schedule

There are 3 testing times per day; samples must arrive by the time listed to be included in that batch.

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
AM 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am
Midday 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 12:00pm 12:00pm
PM 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm

*Samples will be tested at the next testing time after their arrival.

Accepted sample types

  • Cloacal swab, oropharyngeal swab, tissue samples, drinker swab*
  • (Drinker swab testing is available for submitter-funded surveillance testing only.)
  • Please refer to the samples collection and submission page for sample collection and submission procedures.