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Campylobacter jejuni (rtPCR)

Description

Detection of Campylobacter jejuni by real time PCR.

Code1264
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
SpeciesBovine, Canine, Caprine, Ovine
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • bacterial culture
  • 1 g fresh tissue (fetus, placenta, lung)
  • 1-2 mL stomach contents
  • 1-2 mL preputial wash
  • 1-2 mL cervical swab
  • 1-2 mL uterine wash
  • 1-2 g feces
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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