Clostridium perfringens Typing (rtPCR)

Typing of Clostridium perfringens isolates (A, B, C, D, or E) by identifying toxin genes (alpha, cpa; beta, cpb, epsilon, etx; iota, ia) as well as genes for beta 2 toxin (cpb2) and enterotoxin (cpe) by real time PCR.

Name Clostridium perfringens Typing (rtPCR) Code 1274 Section Molecular Diagnostics Species Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine Specimen Bacterial isolate Sampling Requirements Pure isolate Collection Container Culture plate or sterile tube Packing Instructions Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container. Special Instructions Swabs will require a culture at additional cost. Price $37.75 Schedule Lab Schedule Turnaround time Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1—4 days College Station Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1—4 days