Trichomoniasis

Preputial wash or scrapings from bulls or Vaginal Mucus from cows in TFETM or PBS*

• Preputial wash or scrapings from bulls or vaginal samples from cows are to be submitted at room temperature in Trichomonas Foetus Enrichment Transport Medium (TFETM).
• Collect samples as per the Sample Collection Guideline for Bulls and Cows
• TFETM and phosphate buffered saline (PBS) are available from the laboratory upon request*.
• IMPORTANT - Do not submit chilled as organisms are sensitive to the cold

Collecting, Packaging and Shipping

• Label all samples with the date of collection and official animal identification, making sure the keylist is also included.
• Media must be removed from the fridge and left for 30 minutes at room temperature or until it reaches ambient temperature (20-35°C) prior to use.
• Collected samples in TFETM should be stored and forwarded to the laboratory at room temperature (20-35°C) while in transit.
• Please submit in an esky with NO frozen / cooled ice brick or gel packs, complying with IATA biological substances transport requirements. Samples should be packaged so they are protected from extreme heat and cold.
• Schedule shipments to avoid weekend and holiday delivery of samples to the laboratory. The laboratory should receive the samples within 24 (export animals for breeding) to 48 hours after collection.

If it is suspected that samples have been exposed to temperatures outside of the optimal range of 20^oc to 35^oc, then it is likely that the target pathogen is no longer viable, and therefore the integrity of the test results are compromised. The laboratory reserves the right not to test these samples (link to T&Cs)

Foetal Stomach Contents in TFETM or neat

• Foetal stomach contents, collected in a sterile container, must be delivered within 6 hours of collection, otherwise it must be transported in Tritrichomonas foetus Enrichment Medium (TFEM) or neat. TFEM is available from the laboratory upon request*.
• IMPORTANT - Do not submit chilled as organisms are sensitive to the cold.
  • Please submit in an esky with NO frozen or cooled ice bricks or gel packs.
  • Samples should be packaged so they are protected from extreme heat and cold and maintained at room temperature (18-37^oC) while in transit.
  • Packing should comply with IATA biological substances transport requirements (see Additional Information).
  • Clients should schedule shipments to avoid weekend and holiday delivery of samples to the laboratory. The laboratory should receive the samples within 48 hours of collection (delivery of samples within 24 hours of collection is preferred). Include the date of collection on the submission form.
  • If it is suspected that samples have been exposed to temperatures outside of 5-37^oC, target pathogen viability could have been affected. The laboratory reserves the right not to test these samples (refer to terms and conditions).

7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

*For sample collection, refer to the Campylobacter and Tritrichomonas sample collection guide pdf

Monday – Friday

Tissue

Preputial wash or scrapings from bulls in PBS**

Vaginal samples from cows in PBS**

** Collect samples as per the Sample Collection Guide for Cows and Bulls

5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

Monday - Friday

Tissue

Preputial wash or scrapings from bulls in PBS**

Vaginal samples from cows in PBS**

** Collect samples as per the Sample Collection Guide for Cows and Bulls

5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

Monday - Friday