Rabbit Serology Panel
The Rabbit Serology Panel is a diagnostic test designed to detect antibodies against four significant pathogens that affect rabbits: Pasteurella multocida, Clostridium piliforme, Cilia-Associated Respiratory (CAR) Bacillus, and Encephalitozoon cuniculi (ECUN). This panel utilizes indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) to provide accurate identification of exposure to these pathogens.
Test name
Rabbit Serology Panel
Test Code
A115
Section
Immunodiagnostics
Species
Rabbit
Specimen
1 ml heparinized Plasma
Collection Guidelines.
- Collect an adequate amount of blood in a plain green-top tube
- Centrifuge to separate the plasma. Transfer the clear serum into a new, leak-proof plain red-top tube and label it as “Plasma.”
- Excessively hemolyzed samples are not suitable for this test.
- Unspun samples will not be accepted.
- Refrigerate sample at 4oC until shipment.
Turnaround time
14-21 Days
Packing Instructions
Label each sample with the animal’s name and a unique identifier, using a permanent marker or a secure adhesive label. Ensure the submittal form is completed with the animal’s information and relevant medical history.
References
- Percy, D. H., & Barthold, S. W. (2023). Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits, 5th Edition. Academic Press.
- Keeble, E., & Meredith, A. (2022). Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review. CRC Press.
- Foster, A. P., et al. (2023). “Pasteurella multocida infections in rabbits: Clinical and diagnostic challenges.” Veterinary Record, 192(4), 45-50.
- Harkness, J. E., & Wagner, J. E. (2022). Biology and Medicine of Rabbits and Rodents. Wiley-Blackwell.
- Harcourt-Brown, F. M. (2023). “Encephalitozoon cuniculi in rabbits: A review of clinical presentations and diagnostic methods.” Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 42(2), 87-9
