| Name |
West Nile Virus qPCR |
| Section |
Molecular Diagnostics |
| Specimen |
CSF (0.5 mL minimum), Mammals (brain, spinal cord). Avian (brain, heart, kidney) |
| 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. |
| Price |
$45.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Detection of West Nile Virus by real-time PCR. |
| Sampling Requirements |
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| Collection Container |
Tissues, swabs: 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 |
All Species |
