1. Bleed mice: Obtain 300-400ul from mice of various ages (older mice that have been in the room for an extended period) and strains (include nude mice if in the room). 5-8 mice is a good number.
2. Allow blood to clot and clot to retract o/n and collect serum next day. Avoid hemolysis.
3. Send sera with an ice pack to:
Dr. Bob Stevenson
Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science
Frome Rd
Adelaide 5000
Phone 08 228 7377
Testing routinuely includes:
Rotavirus
MHV-RCV
Mycoplasma
PVM
Sendi virus
GD7
LCM
Cost is ca. $6 per test.