Malignant Catarrhal Fever (rtPCR)

Detection of malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) by real-time PCR. This test can distinguish between the ovine, ibex, white tail deer, caprine and alcelaphine herpesvirus-1 strains of MCF.

Name

Code

1295

Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Species

Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Ovine

Specimen

1 g fresh tissue (lymph node, liver, spleen, kidney, lung) and/or 1-2 mL EDTA whole blood.

Sampling Requirements

Blood in heparin (green top) tube cannot be used for this test. Ensure thorough mixing of blood in EDTA (e.g. invert tube several times immediately following collection) to prevent clotting. Clotted blood is not suitable for testing. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.Learn more about sending samples for molecular diagnostics testing in our online Education Library.

Collection Container

Tissue: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container.

Special Instructions

None

Price

$32.25

Schedule

Lab	Schedule	Turnaround time
Canyon	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	1—4 days
College Station	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	1—4 days

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