| TEST NAME | Exotic Newcastle Virulent Determinant PCR (MDL-2030) | |
| SECTION | Molecular Service | |
| SPECIMENS | Oropharyngeal swabs or Tracheal Swabs preferred for gallinaceous poultry Cloacal swabs preferred for domestic waterfowl and other wild birds Tissues (spleen, lung, brain and intestine) A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable |
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| SPECIES | Avian | |
| PRICING | $42.50 | |
| SAMPLE CONTAINER | Spill-proof container, Viral transport media | |
| SHIPPING PRESERVE | Cold Pack | |
| DAYS TESTED | M-F | |
| ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 1-2 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 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 |