| Name |
Equine herpesvirus qPCR (EHV-1) |
| Section |
Molecular Diagnostics |
| Specimen |
Nasal swab, EDTA (purple top) blood tube, brain stem, spinal cord, or lung |
| Special Instructions |
Keep samples refrigerated. Whole blood samples should be kept at refrigeration temps at all times or may be unusable for PCR. Use Overnight shipping methods. Swabs with plastic shafts are recommended, as swabs with wooden shafts may contain PCR inhibitors. Do not submit swabs in bacterial culture media/culturette tubes, as these may also contain PCR inhibitors. Large accessions (>10 specimens) may result in an increased turnaround time. |
| Price |
$45.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Detection of EHV-1 (neuropathogenic and non-neuropathogenic) by real-time PCR. |
| Sampling Requirements |
For best results from live animals, please submit both a nasal swab (plastic shaft, non-cotton tip as dry swab or in saline - NOT culture swabs) and whole blood in a purple/lavender-top EDTA tube. |
| Collection Container |
Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube. Tissues, swabs, washes: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. |
| Packing Instructions |
- Label all samples
- Store refrigerated
- Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container
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| Species |
Equine |
