Equine Herpesvirus Type 2 (rtPCR)
| Description | Detection of equine herpesvirus (EHV-2) by real time PCR. | ||||||
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| Code | 1634 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Collection Container | Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. | ||||||
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container. | ||||||
| Special Instructions | None | ||||||
| Price | $34.75 | ||||||
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