Avian Metapneumovirus Panel (rtPCR)
Description | Detection of avian metapneumovirus types A, B, and C by rtPCR. | ||||||
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Code | 1613 | ||||||
Section | Molecular Diagnostics | ||||||
Species | Avian | ||||||
Specimen | One or more of the following:
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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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