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Equine Herpesvirus Types 1 & 4 (rtPCR)

Description

Detection and differentiation of equine herpesvirus 1 & 4 by real time PCR.

Code1284
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
SpeciesEquine
Specimen

Aborted fetus: 1 g each fresh tissue (lung, liver, adrenal, lymphoid, placenta). 

Deceased animal: 1 g each fresh tissue (spleen, liver, kidney, lung, pharynx). 

Live animal: nasal swabs or 1-2 mL EDTA whole blood.

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

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$42.00
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