Disease Research Laboratory
4th Floor (414) Microbiology Department
University of Otago
720 Cumberland Street
Dunedin
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Johnes Faecal PCR sample Request Form
Laboratory Requirements
All samples booked in by phone or email prior to sending will be given priority processing
If results are urgent then please let the laboratory know at the time of booking.
Phone: 03 479 7710
Email: drl@otago.ac.nz
1x screw cap specimen pottle clearly identifying animal is required for the faecal PCR test. (No gloves or
plastic bags please)
Processing times
Generally samples received by Tuesday will be processed the same week with results being sent the following
week
Faecal PCR Results
Result will be differentially reported depending on the level of shedding .Results will be provided to the vet
involved, if indicated by the farmer. No other agency will receive this data.
For technical help or results queries please contact
Simon Liggett
03 479 7710
simon.liggett@otago.ac.nz
Farmer Details
Farmer Name:
Phone:
Farm Name:
Email:
Postal Address:
Vet Details
Vet Name:
Phone:
Vet Clinic:
Email:
Postal Address:
Invoice to be sent to: Farmer □
Submitter □
Authorized Signatory______________________
Terms & Conditions
University of Otago retains ownership of all information and intellectual property derived from the analysis of samples
submitted.
The Accounts Receivable Section in the Financial Services Division manages the collection of debt for the University of
Otago. A Statement of all invoices issued in the current month is sent to the debtor at the end of the month. It is
University practice that all invoices on these statements are to be paid by the 20th of the month following (normal
commercial practice)
If the debt remains unpaid after 90 days, the debt will be referred to a collection agency, collection costs will be incurred
by the debtor
Johnes Faecal PCR sample Request Form
Farm Tag
Sex
Age
Farm Tag
Sex
Age