Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Isolation (Cell Culture)
Description | Isolation and identification of epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHD) using cell culture methods. | ||||||
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Code | 1500 | ||||||
Section | Virology | ||||||
Species | Bovine, Caprine, Cervid | ||||||
Specimen | One or more of the following:
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Sampling Requirements | Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Swabs in gel media are not appropriate for virus isolation. Blood collected in heparin (green top tube) is preferred. Blood collected in EDTA (purple top) may clot during testing, therefore is not preferred. | ||||||
Collection Container | Blood: heparin (green top) tube or EDTA (purple top) tube. Semen: leak proof tubes or straws. Fresh tissue, swabs, or fluids: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. | ||||||
Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container. | ||||||
Special Instructions | Price includes confirmation via PCR; typing is available for an additional charge. 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 | $39.75 | ||||||
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