Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
$22.00
About this test
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) is one of the most serious viral diseases of the most common parrots. PBFD has been cited worldwide to affect parrots specifically and all parrot species could be considered susceptible. Most species of parrots, such as cockatoos, African gray parrots, eclectus parrots and lovebirds, can be infected by this virus.
The virus, mainly in young birds, can cause a deadly infection. Older birds can overcome the disease with few after effects, although some studies argue that these surviving birds become carriers capable of transmitting the disease. The mainstay of diagnostic testing is molecular techniques.
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Lab Test Specifications & Sample Submission
| Test Fee: | $22.00 |
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| Turnaround Time: | 2–3 business days once sample is received at our laboratory (excludes weekends & holidays) |
| Required Specimen: | Blood Sample (plus cloacal/tracheal swab if combining with swab-based virus tests) |
| Lab Credentials: | USDA APHIS Permit #146154 & USFWS License #A20389 (PCR / Molecular Analysis) |
| Lab Address & Hours: | iQBirdTesting (IQ Genetics LLC) — 4300 SW 73rd Ave, Suite 107, Miami, FL 33155 Lab Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST | Support: (786) 418-1245 |
- Order Online: Complete your order to receive your printable submission form and order ID by email.
- Collect Specimen: Collect the required sample following our Blood & Swab Sample Collection Guide and place each sample in an individual zip-lock bag.
- Mail to Our Miami Lab: Mail samples to IQ Genetics LLC, 4300 SW 73rd Ave, Suite 107, Miami, FL 33155.
- Arrival Alert & Results: You receive an automatic email as soon as your sample arrives at the lab (when the turnaround clock begins) and a second email with your PDF certificate once results are ready.