| Name |
SARS-CoV-2 qPCR |
| Section |
Molecular Diagnostics |
| Specimen |
Nasal swab, feces, fresh tissue |
| Special Instructions |
Keep samples refrigerated and submit as soon as possible (at least within 72 hours). Use Overnight shipping methods. Do not submit swabs in bacterial culture media/culturette tubes, as these may contain PCR inhibitors. Swabs with plastic shafts are recommended, as swabs with wooden shafts may contain PCR inhibitors. Contact the laboratory to request transport media. |
| Price |
$50.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
| Test Days |
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| Description |
This information is for our animal-specific SARS-CoV-2 real-time PCR assay. There is no current evidence that animals, including companion animals, can transmit SARS-CoV-2 to humans. Any positive samples will be sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory for confirmation. This is a reportable disease. |
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| Species |
All Species |
