Equine Arteritis Virus (rtPCR)
| Description | Detection of equine arteritis virus, the causative agent of equine viral arteritis (EVA), by real time PCR. | ||||||
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| Code | 1282 | ||||||
| Section | Molecular Diagnostics | ||||||
| Species | Equine | ||||||
| Specimen | One or more of the following:
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| Sampling Requirements | Blood in heparin (green top) tube cannot be used for this test. Ensure thorough mixing of blood in EDTA (e.g. invert tube several times immediately following collection) to prevent clotting. Clotted blood is not suitable for testing. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. | ||||||
| Collection Container | Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube. Semen: leak-proof tubes or straws. Tissue: 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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