TEST NAME | Exotic Newcastle Virulent Determinant PCR (MDL-2030) | |
SECTION | Molecular Service | |
SPECIMENS | Gallinaceous poultry (Chickens, Turkeys, Pheasant or Quail): Swabs (Oropharyngeal or Tracheal) Swabs may be pooled: (5) Swabs in 3.0 ml of viral transport media or (11) Swabs in 5.5 ml of viral transport media Domestic waterfowl and other wild birds: Cloacal swabs Swabs may be pooled: (5) Swabs in 3.0 or 5.5 ml of viral transport media Any Avian species: (1 gm) Tissue (Spleen, Lung, and Intestine: add Brain if neurologic) * do not pool tissues from different birds 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 | Avian | |
PRICING | $44.50 | |
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 PCR tests for the high virulence gene 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 |