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Avian Metapneumovirus Panel (rtPCR)

Description

Detection of avian metapneumovirus types A, B, and C by rtPCR.

Code1613
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
SpeciesAvian
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • tracheal swab
  • trachea
  • whole heads from poultry
  • swabs from affected organs/tissues
  • affected tissues
Sampling Requirements

Moist swabs are preferred; it its recommended to collect swabs in BHI or add 3-4 drops of sterile saline to the swab and place in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube). Bacterial culture swabs submitted in bacterial culture media (gel, charcoal, etc.) are not suitable for PCR testing.

Collection Container

Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container.

Special Instructions

None

Price$70.00
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