Parelaphostrongylus tenuis (meningeal worm) PCR and sequencing identification
Code:
parepcr
Lab:
M
Days test started:
M-Th
TAT:
7-12 d
Available for:
Food Animal
Companion Animal
Specimen Type/Volume
Tissues: 25 mg fresh, frozen; or (5-10 scrolls) FFPE.Shipping Information
Ship in insulated container with ice packs.Collection Protocol
Submit tissue (fresh, frozen or FFPE) containing suspect parasites.Additional Information
Parelaphostrongylus species are parasites hosted by various North American deer species that can cause degenerative neurological disease or muscle wasting in livestock, other wild cervids, and rarely in companion animals. Additional handling fees apply to formalin fixed or FFPE (formalin fixed paraffin embedded) samples.