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Coxiella burnetii (rtPCR)

Description

Detection of Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever, by real time PCR.

Code1275
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
SpeciesBovine, Caprine, Ovine
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • 1 g fresh liver or lung fetal tissue
  • fetal stomach content
  • 1 g placenta
  • 1-2 mL vaginal discharge
  • 1-2 mL milk
  • 1-2 mL colostrum
Sampling Requirements

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

This is a test for a disease agent regulated by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and/or the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS). Samples, documentation, and testing may be subject to additional requirements or restrictions as determined by TAHC or USDA APHIS.

Price$34.75
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