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  TEST NAME Histophilus somni PCR (MDL-3363)
  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



Pooled testing of 2 - 5 animals may be performed.
  SPECIES Bovine
  PRICING $36.50
  SAMPLE CONTAINER Spill-proof container, viral transport media
  SHIPPING PRESERVE Cold pack
  DAYS TESTED M-F
  ESTIMATED TURNAROUND 1-2 business days
  TEST COMMENTS 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



For a test that detects: Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, Mycoplasma bovis and Bibersteinia trehalosi please select: Bovine Respiratory Bacterial Panel PCR (MDL-3390)


Reported as Positive, Negative, Suspect with Ct values
  PROCEDURES Polymerase Chain Reaction
  DELIVERY METHOD Next day delivery or 2 day transit is recommended
  SECTION GROUP Molecular Diagnostics