TEST NAME | Equine Respiratory Virus EIV and EAV PCR (MDL-3118) | |
SECTION | Molecular R & D | |
SPECIMENS | (5 gm) Fresh Lung Nasal Swab 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 | Equine | |
PRICING | $37.00 | |
SAMPLE CONTAINER | Spill-proof container, viral transport media or purple top tube | |
SHIPPING PRESERVE | Cold Pack | |
DAYS TESTED | M-F | |
ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 1-2 business days | |
TEST COMMENTS | This PCR panel detects viral pathogens: Equine influenza A virus (EIV) genotype H3N8 (equine-2) Equine arteritis virus (EAV) The 2 viruses are also included in the Equine Respiratory Viral PCR Panel (MDL-3119) 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, 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 |