E. coli, APEC (avian pathogenic)

Service category:

Available Tests [1]

Service audience:

Avian [2]

Description:

Code:

apecg

Lab:

Days test started:

M-F

TAT:

999 d

Available for:

Food Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

Avian Escherichia coli isolates (pure culture).

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

Agar slant, culture plate, or bacterial transport medium (swab). Refrigerate immediately.

Additional Information

Testing for the presence of 13 avian pathogenic E. coli virulence genes. E. coli culture must be performed to obtain isolates before this testing can be done. If culture is done at the AHL, an additional charge will apply.