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Respiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Viral (rtPCR)

Detection of 5 pathogens commonly attributed to bovine respiratory disease; includes bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV), bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVD), bovine parainfluenza-3 (PI-3), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis/bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BHV-1), and bovine coronavirus (BCOV) all by real time PCR.

NameRespiratory Disease Panel – Bovine Viral (rtPCR)
Code1311
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
Species
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • nasopharyngeal swab
  • nasal swab
  • 1-2 mL transtracheal wash
  • 1-2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
  • 1 g fresh or frozen lung or trachea
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.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$54.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—4 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—4 days