| Description | Detection of Infectious Bronchitis Virus by real-time RT-PCR. Serotyping available, please refer to special instructions below for details. |
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| Code | 1290 |
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| Section | Molecular Diagnostics |
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| Species | Avian |
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| Specimen | One or more of the following: - viral isolate
- trachea
- cecal tonsil
- tracheal swabs
- oropharyngeal swabs
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| Sampling Requirements | Collect tissues aseptically and place in leakproof container/bag.
Moist swabs are preferred; it is recommended to collect swabs in BHI or add 3-4 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.
Use synthetic or semi-synthetic swabs (e.g., polyester, rayon, nylon) with a plastic handle (flocked or spun head). Avoid cotton or calcium alginate swabs or swabs with wooden handles which have been shown to inactivate virus and inhibit PCR. |
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| Collection Container | Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. |
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| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container. |
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| Special Instructions | Samples positive by Infectious Bronchitis Virus can be further characterized by real-time RT-PCR for the following serotypes: - Infectious Bronchitis Virus Type Arkansas (1615)
- Infectious Bronchitis Virus Type Connecticut (1616)
- Infectious Bronchitis Virus Type DE072/GA98 (1617)
- Infectious Bronchitis Virus Type DMV1639 (1618)
- Infectious Bronchitis Virus Type GA08 (1619)
- Infectious Bronchitis Virus Type Massachusetts (1620)
- Infectious Bronchitis Virus Panel (All 6 serotypes) (1621)
Individual Types are $21 each; the Typing Panel is $94.50. |
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| Price | $30.00 |
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| Schedule |
| Lab | Schedule | Turnaround time |
| College Station |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
1—4 Days days |
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