Neorickettsia risticii (rtPCR) [Referral]
| Description | Detection of Neorickettsia risticii (formerly Ehrlichia risticii), the causative agent of Potomac horse fever, by real time PCR. |
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| Code | 8042 |
| Section | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Species | Equine |
| Specimen | 10 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 listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and forwarding fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab’s schedule. |
| Price | $77.00 |