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Utilizing the NCVDL System
- In order for the best use to be made of the laboratories and to avoid unnecessary delays, it is recommended that animal owners contact their veterinarian so he can select the proper specimens or animals to submit for examination. The veterinarian can recommend proper treatment when the laboratory work is completed. It is recommended that the laboratory be called before specimens are taken if there are any questions.
- Proper sampling is the most important single factor in a laboratory's effectiveness; therefore it is vital that the laboratories receive a representative sampling from sick animals.
- There are minimal fees for necropsies and disposal as well as histopathological examinations and cytologies. Serologic fees are assessed for National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) participants. There are also charges for companion animal microbiology, CEM cultures and equine infectious anemia tests.
- Laboratory results can be viewed on the laboratory web site as individual tests are completed. After all testing is completed, a final report is mailed to the owner and the veterinarian.
- The laboratories are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. On nights, weekends and holidays, various staff members are on call for emergencies.
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Dr. David Marshall, Director
Rollins Laboratory
2101 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-3986 |
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