Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (PCR) [Referral]

Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply.

Detection of eastern equine encephalitis virus by PCR. 

One of the following: 

• brain
• spinal cord
• cerebrospinal fluid
• formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue

• 1 mL cerebrospinal fluid
• five 10um scrolls 

• CSF: glass or plastic tube. 
• Tissue: sealed, leak-proof bag or container.

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container.

This test is performed at the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and shipping fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab’s schedule.