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Babesia spp. (rtPCR)

Description

Detection of Babesia species (B. gibsoni, B. canis, B. caballi) by real time PCR.

Code1246
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
SpeciesCanine, Equine
Specimen

0.5 – 2 mL EDTA whole blood or tick(s)

Sampling Requirements

Blood in heparin (green top) tube cannot be used for this test. Ensure thorough mixing of blood in EDTA (e.g. invert tube several times immediately following collection) to prevent clotting. Clotted blood is not suitable for testing. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Collection Container

Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube. 

Ticks: glass or plastic tube. Ticks may be stored in ethanol; isopropyl is not acceptable.

Packing Instructions

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

Special Instructions

TVMDL can only test parasites found on animals.  Testing for parasites from humans is performed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.This is a test for a disease agent regulated by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and/or the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS). Samples, documentation, and testing may be subject to additional requirements or restrictions as determined by TAHC or USDA APHIS.

Price$34.75
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