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Neorickettsia risticii (rtPCR) [Referral]

Detection of Neorickettsia risticii (formerly Ehrlichia risticii), the causative agent of Potomac horse fever, by real time PCR.

NameNeorickettsia risticii (rtPCR) [Referral]
Code8042
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
Species
Specimen10 mL EDTA whole blood and 5 g feces or fecal swab. For post mortem testing, 0.5 g mucosal scraping.
Sampling Requirements

Two specimens per animal (i.e., blood and feces) are recommended for PCR analysis.

Collection Container

Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube. 

Feces, swab, scraping: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Packing Instructions

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

Special Instructions

This test is performed at the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Lexington, KY. Prices for tests performed outside of TVMDL may not include lab accession and forwarding fees and are subject to change without notice. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab's schedule.

Price$58.50
Schedule
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