TEST NAME | Equine Herpes Virus (EHV1w) (EHV1m) and (EHV4) PCR (MDL-3111) | |
SECTION | Molecular R & D | |
SPECIMENS | Nasal swab (5 gm) Fresh Lung (2.0 ml) Whole blood (purple top tube) recommended for EHV1 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 | Equine | |
PRICING | $37.00 | |
SAMPLE CONTAINER | Spill-proof container, viral transport media or purple top tube | |
SHIPPING PRESERVE | Cold Pack | |
DAYS TESTED | M-F | |
ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 1-2 business days | |
TEST COMMENTS | This PCR detects: Equine Herpes Virus (EHV1w) (EHV1m) and (EHV4). All 3 viruses are also included in the Equine Respiratory Viral PCR Panel (MDL-3119) Swabs must be submitted in one of the following: 0.25 ml sterile saline Viral transport media Copan-Eswab™ system A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable Cotton tipped and/or wooden shaft swabs are not ideal samples for PCR | |
PROCEDURES | Polymerase chain reaction | |
DELIVERY METHOD | Next day delivery or 2 day transit is recommended | |
SECTION GROUP | Molecular Diagnostics |