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Reticuloendotheliosis Virus (rtPCR)

Description

Detection of reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV) by real time PCR.

Code1314
SectionMolecular Diagnostics
SpeciesAvian
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • 1 g fresh liver or spleen
  • 1-2 mL EDTA whole blood or heparin whole blood
Sampling Requirements

Ensure thorough mixing of blood (e.g. invert tube several times immediately following collection) to prevent clotting. Clotted blood is not suitable for testing.

Collection Container

Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube or heparin (green top) tube. 

Tissue or swabs: sealed, plastic leak-proof bag or container.

Packing Instructions

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

Special Instructions

None

Price$22.50
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