Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (rtPCR)

Detection of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the causative agent of Johne’s disease, by real time PCR. TVMDL provides an option to pool up to three samples if pooling is indicated on the submission form. Pooling will add an additional $2.50 per sample.

One or more of the following: 

• 1 g feces
• 1 mL intestinal content
• 1-2 g fresh intestine

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

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

TVMDL provides an option to pool up to three samples if pooling is indicated on the submission form. Pooling will add an additional $2.50 per sample.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.