Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (rtPCR)
| Description | Detection of bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) by real time PCR. | |||||||||
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| Code | 1259 | |||||||||
| Section | Molecular Diagnostics | |||||||||
| Species | Bovine | |||||||||
| Specimen | One or more of the following:
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| Sampling Requirements | Moist swabs are preferred; it its recommended to add 1-2 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. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. | |||||||||
| 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 | $29.50 | |||||||||
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