Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Due to expected inclement weather, TVMDL's College Station, Center, and Gonzales laboratories will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1.

Coxiella burnetii (rtPCR)

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

NameCoxiella burnetii (rtPCR)
Code1275
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
Species, ,
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.Learn more about sending samples for molecular diagnostics testing in our online Education Library.

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$32.25
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—4 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—4 days