Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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E. coli Toxin Typing – Porcine (rtPCR)

Detection of E. coli toxin and virulence genes commonly associated with pathogenic strains of E. coli: F4/K88 fimbrial adhesins, F5/K99, F6/987P, and F18 fimbrial adhesins and LT enterotoxin in E. coli isolates by real-time PCR (rtPCR).

NameE. coli Toxin Typing – Porcine (rtPCR)
Code1547
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
Species
Specimen

Bacterial isolate of E. coli

Sampling Requirements

Pure isolate. 

Learn more about sending samples for molecular diagnostics testing in our online Education Library.

Collection Container

Culture plate or tube

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

Swabs will require a culture at an additional cost.

Price$51.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—4 days
College Station Wednesday1—2 days