Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (rtPCR)
| Description | Detection of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) and differentiation between neuropathogenic and non-neuropathogenic / respiratory / wild type strains by real time PCR. | |||||||||
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| Code | 1283 | |||||||||
| Section | Molecular Diagnostics | |||||||||
| Species | Equine | |||||||||
| Specimen | One or more of the following:
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| Sampling Requirements | Moist swabs are preferred; it its recommended to add 1-2 drops of sterile saline to the swab and place in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube). Bacterial culture swabs submitted in bacterial culture media (gel, charcoal, etc.) are not suitable for PCR testing. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. | |||||||||
| Collection Container | Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube. Semen: leak-proof tubes or straws. Tissue, swabs, washes: 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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