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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.

Code1283
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
SpeciesEquine
Specimen

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)
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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