TEST NAME | Bovine Parainfluenza (PI3) PCR (MDL-3358) | |
SECTION | Molecular Service | |
SPECIMENS | (5 gm) Fresh lung Swabs (Nasal or Pharyngeal) Washes (Tracheal or BAL) 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 | Bovine | |
PRICING | $37.00 | |
SAMPLE CONTAINER | Spill-proof container, Viral transport media | |
SHIPPING PRESERVE | Cold Pack | |
DAYS TESTED | M-F | |
ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 1-2 business days | |
TEST COMMENTS | This test detects Bovine Parainfluenza Virus type 3 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 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 |