TEST NAME | Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD-PI) PCR (MDL-3320) | |
SECTION | Molecular Service | |
SPECIMENS | (5 gm) Fresh Lung, Lymph node, Spleen Swabs (Nasal or Pharyngeal) Fresh tissue (Ear notch or fetal tissue pool) Washes (Tracheal, BAL) (1.0 ml) Whole blood (purple top) (0.5 ml) Serum (red top) or preservative-free tube A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable Cotton tipped and/or wooden shaft swabs are not acceptable |
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SPECIES | Bovine | |
PRICING | $28.00 | |
SAMPLE CONTAINER | EDTA blood tube (purple top), Red top blood tube or preservative-free sterile tube, Spill-proof sterile container | |
SHIPPING PRESERVE | Cold Pack | |
DAYS TESTED | M-F | |
ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 1-2 business days | |
TEST COMMENTS | Detects persistently infected (PI) and transiently infected (TI) animals Results reported as Negative, Positive, Suspect with Ct values Individual testing: $28.00/sample Pooled samples (blood, serum, and ear notches only):
For pooling, individual samples must be collected; the laboratory will pool the samples For ear notches, submission in red top tubes is preferred. Zip lock bags are also acceptable Swabs must be submitted in one of the following:
A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable Cotton tipped and/or wooden shaft swabs are not acceptable |
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PROCEDURES | Real-Time PCR | |
DELIVERY METHOD | Next day delivery or 2 day transit is recommended | |
SECTION GROUP | Molecular Diagnostics |