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Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Bacterial (rtPCR)

Description

Detection of 5 pathogens commonly attributed to respiratory disease in bovine; includes Histophilus somni, Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Arcanobacterium (Trueperella) pyogenes, and Mycoplasma bovis, all by real time PCR.

Code1310
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
SpeciesBovine
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • 1 g fresh lung or trachea
  • 1-2 mL transtracheal wash
  • 1-2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal swab, pharyngeal swab
Sampling Requirements

Moist swabs are preferred; it its recommended to add 1-2 drops of sterile saline to the swab and place in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube). Bacterial culture swabs submitted in bacterial culture media (gel, charcoal, etc.) are not suitable for PCR testing. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.

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$51.00
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