Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Starting April 29, the USDA requires lactating dairy cows to be tested for HPAI prior to movement.
View TVMDL’s guidelines to mitigate potential delays when submitting dairy samples for movement testing.

Parapoxvirus (rtPCR)

Detection of parapoxvirus,  the causative agent of orf, or contagious echtyma, by real time PCR.

NameParapoxvirus (rtPCR)
Code1305
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
Species, ,
Specimen

1 g fresh lesions or scabs

Sampling Requirements

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.Learn more about sending samples for molecular diagnostics testing in our online Education Library.

Collection Container

Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Packing Instructions

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

Special Instructions

None

Price$29.50
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
College Station Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—4 days