Serpentovirus (Reptile nidovirus) - PCR
Code:
serppcr
Lab:
M
Days test started:
M-F
TAT:
2-5 d
Available for:
Companion Animal
Specimen Type/Volume
Swab or tissue.Shipping Information
Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.Collection Protocol
Collect swabs with virus transport medium (VTM). Tissue in leakproof container.Additional Information
Lung and distal trachea collected at the time of postmortem is the preferred sample for testing deceased snakes, while deep tracheal swabs or trans-tracheal lung lavage samples are preferred for testing clinical cases. Please use VTM swabs.