TEST NAME | Swine Influenza Virus (SIV) PCR (MDL-2025) | |
SECTION | Molecular Service | |
SPECIMENS | Swab (Nasal) (1.0 ml) Oral fluids in a red top or preservative-free tube (5 gm) Tissue ( Lung) A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable. Cotton tipped and/or wooden shaft swabs are not ideal samples for PCR. |
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SPECIES | Porcine | |
PRICING | $28.75 | |
SAMPLE CONTAINER | Viral transport media Spill-proof container Red top or preservative-free tube |
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SHIPPING PRESERVE | Cold Pack | |
DAYS TESTED | Lab Discretion | |
ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 2-3 business days | |
TEST COMMENTS | Swabs must be submitted in one of the following: 0.25 ml sterile saline Viral transport media Copan-Eswab™ system
Cotton tipped and/or wooden shaft swabs are not ideal samples for PCR Reported as Positive or Negative, Suspect with Ct values |
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PROCEDURES | Polymerase chain reaction | |
DELIVERY METHOD | Next day delivery or 2 day transit is recommended | |
SECTION GROUP | Molecular Diagnostics |