Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (rtPCR)

One or more of the following: 

• nasal swabs
• 1-2 mL EDTA whole blood
• 1 g fresh tissue (liver, spleen, brain, aborted fetal tissue, placental tissue)

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

Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube. 

Semen: leak-proof tubes or straws. 

Tissue, swabs, washes: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

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

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