Streptococcus equi Multiplex Real-Time PCR and Bacterial Identification Panel

One or more of the following:

• 1-3 mL guttural pouch washing
• 1-3 mL pharyngeal wash
• 1-3 mL nasal secretion
• naso-pharyngeal swab
• draining lymph node swab
• 1-2 g fresh lung/respiratory tissue

Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Learn more about sending samples for molecular diagnostics testing in our online Education Library.Sample should be aseptically collected. Fixed tissue (e.g. in formalin) should not be used.Two samples are required:

• For PCR - preferred type of swab is polyester or Dacron with a plastic shaft submitted in a sterile container (e.g. red top tube) with a drop or two of saline. Swabs submitted in bacterial transport media (e.g. gel, Ames charcoal, etc.) are not suitable for PCR testing due to inhibitory effects of the media.
• For bacterial culture - do not add saline, or broth to fresh tissue. Place swabs for bacterial culture in bacterial transport media.

Sealed, leak-proof container (plastic bag, tube, etc.)

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

This panel is performed M-F in the Bacteriology and Molecular Diagnostics Sections in either Canyon or College Station.  Turnaround time is 2-7 days (1-4 days for rtPCR and 2-7 days for bacterial identification).