Feline Herpesvirus Type 1 (rtPCR)
| Description | Detection of feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) by real time PCR. | ||||||
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| Code | 1286 | ||||||
| Section | Molecular Diagnostics | ||||||
| Species | Feline | ||||||
| Specimen | Conjunctival swabs, nasal swabs, or 1 g fresh tissue (conjunctival biopsy, lesion). | ||||||
| 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 | None | ||||||
| Price | $34.75 | ||||||
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