Respiratory Disease Panel – Canine (rtPCR)
| Description | Detection of pathogens commonly attributed to respiratory disease in canines; includes bordetella bronchiseptica, canine adenovirus 2, canine distemper virus, canine herpesvirus 1, canine influenza virus (subtypes H3N8 and H3N2), canine respiratory coronavirus, and canine parainfluenza virus, all by real time PCR. | ||||||
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| Code | 1312 | ||||||
| Section | Molecular Diagnostics | ||||||
| Species | Canine | ||||||
| Specimen | One or more of the following:
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| 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 | Samples from different anatomical locations of the same animal will be tested and charged separately unless instructed to pool on the submission form. | ||||||
| Price | $84.00 | ||||||
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