ADV Testing Information
ADV Sample Collection for Testing
American Ferret Association sanctioned shows require ADV testing. The ONLY test accepted by the AFA is the Blue Cross Cep Test--a blood test. The test processing fee itself only costs $10 plus postage per ferret. If you are interested in showing your ferrets this year at the Greatest Ferret Show On Earth, or any other AFA sanctioned show, for convenience the GCFA has contacted several local veterinarians and has negotiated a technician fee per ferret for the blood draw and samples based on criteria detailed with the veterinarians below. Please read carefully because each veterinarian’s information may vary.
If you are not using one of the below vets, when making your appointment, you may want to speak directly to your veterinarian regarding the sample collections you need. I would suggest emailing or faxing a copy of the official instructions first for their review. However, once the samples are ready you should be able to leave with them from the appointment and mail them yourself. Packaging and mailing the samples yourself can save you money in comparison to having your vet handle the entire process and also make sure they are sent to the correct address. To reiterate, your vet is NOT performing the ADV test, simply providing you with the blood samples to mail to the lab in the link.
The Negative test result is good for one entire year from the date of the testing results. The earlier you test the more AFA shows you will have the opportunity to register for throughout the year: Spring Nationals (PA), Spring Fling (PA), The Ferret 500 (IN), Ferret Buckeye Bash (OH), Midwest Ferret Fellowship Faire (MI), Greatest Ferret Show On Earth (IL), Dooktoberfest (VA), Winter Nationals (PA). By entering a ferret in the same Title or Specialty Class in four American Ferret Association shows within the same year, the ferret will qualify for prestigious AFA “Ferret of the Year” award for that class.
The following vets have been contacted by the GCFA and are willing to perform the ADV test blood collection and provide the samples with the following fees under the following guidelines:
American Ferret Association sanctioned shows require ADV testing. The ONLY test accepted by the AFA is the Blue Cross Cep Test--a blood test. The test processing fee itself only costs $10 plus postage per ferret. If you are interested in showing your ferrets this year at the Greatest Ferret Show On Earth, or any other AFA sanctioned show, for convenience the GCFA has contacted several local veterinarians and has negotiated a technician fee per ferret for the blood draw and samples based on criteria detailed with the veterinarians below. Please read carefully because each veterinarian’s information may vary.
If you are not using one of the below vets, when making your appointment, you may want to speak directly to your veterinarian regarding the sample collections you need. I would suggest emailing or faxing a copy of the official instructions first for their review. However, once the samples are ready you should be able to leave with them from the appointment and mail them yourself. Packaging and mailing the samples yourself can save you money in comparison to having your vet handle the entire process and also make sure they are sent to the correct address. To reiterate, your vet is NOT performing the ADV test, simply providing you with the blood samples to mail to the lab in the link.
The Negative test result is good for one entire year from the date of the testing results. The earlier you test the more AFA shows you will have the opportunity to register for throughout the year: Spring Nationals (PA), Spring Fling (PA), The Ferret 500 (IN), Ferret Buckeye Bash (OH), Midwest Ferret Fellowship Faire (MI), Greatest Ferret Show On Earth (IL), Dooktoberfest (VA), Winter Nationals (PA). By entering a ferret in the same Title or Specialty Class in four American Ferret Association shows within the same year, the ferret will qualify for prestigious AFA “Ferret of the Year” award for that class.
The following vets have been contacted by the GCFA and are willing to perform the ADV test blood collection and provide the samples with the following fees under the following guidelines:
The ADV test is simple, but again the American Ferret Association only accepts one. General overview: A very small amount of blood is collected in tiny capillary tubes; the tubes are secured, labeled, wrapped for protection, packaged, and lastly mailed to the lab by you. Each sample should be wrapped separately and labeled with the ferret’s name for identification, but not directly on the tubes. The AFA has said samples do not need to be refrigerated, or overnighted, but it is best to mail next possible business day Priority. In summary, we would suggest:
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There is a $10.00 lab fee per ferret. Include payment of check, money order or credit card information for the number of ferrets you are having tested. Example: Blood samples for five ferrets=$50. You will need to call to confirm what credit card information is needed at 208-678-5553.
Double check the address and mail that day or the next business day Priority Mail.
Choose a quicker option if you are approaching a show entry deadline.
Results should be received in 2-3 weeks. If you do not receive the results in a timely fashion, call to make sure they were received. Choose the option to have the results mailed to you. You should also receive an emailed copy, but you must have the originals. Keep the original testing results in a safe place as you will need them for proof at check-in for each AFA show.
If you are not using one of the below vets, when making your appointment, you may want to speak directly to your veterinarian regarding the sample collections you need. I would suggest emailing or faxing a copy of the official instructions first for their review. However, once the samples are ready you should be able to leave with them from the appointment and mail them yourself. Packaging and mailing the samples yourself can save you money in comparison to having your vet handle the entire process and also make sure they are sent to the correct address. However, having your vet mail them in is up to you. Remember--if your vet tells you they do ADV testing, make sure it is this one! There are other ADV blood tests. This is the only one that is accepted by the AFA for their sanctioned shows. The Negative test result is good for one entire year from the date of the testing results. The earlier you test the more AFA shows you will have the opportunity to register for throughout the year: Spring Nationals (PA), Spring Fling (PA), The Ferret 500 (IN), Ferret Buckeye Bash (OH), Midwest Ferret Fellowship Faire (MI), Greatest Ferret Show On Earth (IL), Dooktoberfest (VA), Winter Nationals (PA). By entering a ferret in the same Title or Specialty Class in four American Ferret Association shows within the same year, the ferret will qualify for prestigious AFA “Ferret of the Year” award for that class.
The following vets have been contacted by the GCFA and are willing to perform the ADV test blood collection and provide the samples with the following fees:
Dr. Ness, Ness Exotic Wellness Center: 1007 Maple Ave., Lisle, IL 60532 P:630-737-1281
If the ADV samples are being collected during an exam appointment, the fee is only $15. If not during an exam appointment, but your ferret is a current patient and has had an exam there within the past 6 months, you will only be charged a technician fee of $25 per ferret for the blood draw and samples. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. de la Navarre, Animal House of Chicago: 2752 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 P:773-596-1807
If your ferret is a current patient and has been seen for a wellness exam with the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret. This includes the blood draw and collection samples. If you are a new patient, or returning patient that that needs a yearly exam, for a flat fee of $50, Dr. de la Navarre will perform an exam, weight, blood draw. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. Katy Parr, Glenwood Village Pet Hospital: 555 E. Glenwood Lansing Rd., Glenwood, IL 60425 P:708-782-4573
If your ferret is a current patient and has been seen for a wellness exam with the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret. If you are a new patient, or returning patient that needs a yearly exam, for a flat fee of $50, the doctor will perform an exam, weight, blood draw and provide the collection samples. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. Horton, Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital: 3757 Dempster St., Skokie, IL 60076 P:847-329-8709
If your ferret is a current patient and has been seen for a wellness exam within the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret. This includes the blood draw and collection samples. CEAH is also offering 10% off other qualifying services for GCFA members who can show proof of membership (your GCFA membership card). You will be given the blood sample tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. Childs and Dr. Zary, West Suburban Veterinary Associates, 518 N. Warwick Ave., Westmont, IL 60559
P:630-968-4212
For first time clients of rescue ferrets we will offer an exam free of charge and the cost of the blood draw for the ADV testing, the fee is $20.
Dr. Grabowski, Harper Animal Hospital. For current patients that have been seen for a wellness exam within the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret for the blood draw and samples. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. Ball/Dr. Wajda, Mokena Animal Clinic: 9455 W. 191st Street, Mokena, IL 60448 P:708-479-2811
For current patients that have been seen for a wellness exam within the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret for the blood draw and samples. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Again, make sure you save the original results you receive by mail from the lab; you will need these for proof to enter each show. Your ferrets also need to be up-to-date on distemper and rabies vaccinations or proof of acceptable distemper titer results. This is for your ferret’s protection while being out in public. If your ferrets need vaccinating, never schedule both distemper and rabies vaccinations at the same time, but consider scheduling one of the vaccinations in conjunction with the ADV testing appointment. Costs will vary, please check with your veterinarian.
Choose a quicker option if you are approaching a show entry deadline.
Results should be received in 2-3 weeks. If you do not receive the results in a timely fashion, call to make sure they were received. Choose the option to have the results mailed to you. You should also receive an emailed copy, but you must have the originals. Keep the original testing results in a safe place as you will need them for proof at check-in for each AFA show.
If you are not using one of the below vets, when making your appointment, you may want to speak directly to your veterinarian regarding the sample collections you need. I would suggest emailing or faxing a copy of the official instructions first for their review. However, once the samples are ready you should be able to leave with them from the appointment and mail them yourself. Packaging and mailing the samples yourself can save you money in comparison to having your vet handle the entire process and also make sure they are sent to the correct address. However, having your vet mail them in is up to you. Remember--if your vet tells you they do ADV testing, make sure it is this one! There are other ADV blood tests. This is the only one that is accepted by the AFA for their sanctioned shows. The Negative test result is good for one entire year from the date of the testing results. The earlier you test the more AFA shows you will have the opportunity to register for throughout the year: Spring Nationals (PA), Spring Fling (PA), The Ferret 500 (IN), Ferret Buckeye Bash (OH), Midwest Ferret Fellowship Faire (MI), Greatest Ferret Show On Earth (IL), Dooktoberfest (VA), Winter Nationals (PA). By entering a ferret in the same Title or Specialty Class in four American Ferret Association shows within the same year, the ferret will qualify for prestigious AFA “Ferret of the Year” award for that class.
The following vets have been contacted by the GCFA and are willing to perform the ADV test blood collection and provide the samples with the following fees:
Dr. Ness, Ness Exotic Wellness Center: 1007 Maple Ave., Lisle, IL 60532 P:630-737-1281
If the ADV samples are being collected during an exam appointment, the fee is only $15. If not during an exam appointment, but your ferret is a current patient and has had an exam there within the past 6 months, you will only be charged a technician fee of $25 per ferret for the blood draw and samples. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. de la Navarre, Animal House of Chicago: 2752 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 P:773-596-1807
If your ferret is a current patient and has been seen for a wellness exam with the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret. This includes the blood draw and collection samples. If you are a new patient, or returning patient that that needs a yearly exam, for a flat fee of $50, Dr. de la Navarre will perform an exam, weight, blood draw. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. Katy Parr, Glenwood Village Pet Hospital: 555 E. Glenwood Lansing Rd., Glenwood, IL 60425 P:708-782-4573
If your ferret is a current patient and has been seen for a wellness exam with the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret. If you are a new patient, or returning patient that needs a yearly exam, for a flat fee of $50, the doctor will perform an exam, weight, blood draw and provide the collection samples. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. Horton, Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital: 3757 Dempster St., Skokie, IL 60076 P:847-329-8709
If your ferret is a current patient and has been seen for a wellness exam within the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret. This includes the blood draw and collection samples. CEAH is also offering 10% off other qualifying services for GCFA members who can show proof of membership (your GCFA membership card). You will be given the blood sample tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. Childs and Dr. Zary, West Suburban Veterinary Associates, 518 N. Warwick Ave., Westmont, IL 60559
P:630-968-4212
For first time clients of rescue ferrets we will offer an exam free of charge and the cost of the blood draw for the ADV testing, the fee is $20.
Dr. Grabowski, Harper Animal Hospital. For current patients that have been seen for a wellness exam within the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret for the blood draw and samples. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Dr. Ball/Dr. Wajda, Mokena Animal Clinic: 9455 W. 191st Street, Mokena, IL 60448 P:708-479-2811
For current patients that have been seen for a wellness exam within the past year, you will only be charged a technician fee of $20 per ferret for the blood draw and samples. You will be given the blood sample capillary tubes to label, wrap and mail.
Again, make sure you save the original results you receive by mail from the lab; you will need these for proof to enter each show. Your ferrets also need to be up-to-date on distemper and rabies vaccinations or proof of acceptable distemper titer results. This is for your ferret’s protection while being out in public. If your ferrets need vaccinating, never schedule both distemper and rabies vaccinations at the same time, but consider scheduling one of the vaccinations in conjunction with the ADV testing appointment. Costs will vary, please check with your veterinarian.