Canine Herpesvirus Type 1 (rtPCR)
| Description | Detection of canine herpesvirus type 1 by real time PCR. | ||||||
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| Code | 1269 | ||||||
| Section | Molecular Diagnostics | ||||||
| Species | Canine | ||||||
| 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 | Samples from different anatomical locations of the same animal will be tested and charged separately unless instructed to pool on the submission form. | ||||||
| Price | $37.00 | ||||||
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