Bovine B4 Export Panel (rtPCR)
| Description | Detection of 4 pathogens known to infect bovine; includes bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), bovine leukemia virus (BLV), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis/bovine herpesvirus-1 (IBR/ BHV-1), and bluetongue virus (BTV), all by real time PCR. Testing for this combination of pathogens is often useful in fulfilling certain export requirements. | ||||||
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| Code | 1253 | ||||||
| Section | Molecular Diagnostics | ||||||
| Species | Bovine | ||||||
| Specimen | One or more of the following:
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| 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. Semen: leak-proof tubes or straws. Tissue: 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 | $56.75 | ||||||
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