Equine respiratory PCR panel

Code:

eresp

Lab:

V

Days test started:

M-F

TAT:

see indiv tests

Available for:

Companion Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

Viral swab and bacterial swab, affected tissue

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

Collect viral swab with virus transport medium (VTM) and a bacterial swab in bacterial transport medium. Tissue in a leakproof container.

Additional Information

Includes testing for Influenza A, Equine rhinovirus A and B, Equine adenovirus, Equid herpesvirus 1/2/4/5 and aerobic bacterial culture including 1 minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) susceptibility. Any extra susceptibility testing requested on a bacterial isolate will be an additional charge.