Poxvirus - PCR

Code:

poxrrt

Lab:

V

Days test started:

M-F

TAT:

1-5 d

Available for:

Food Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

Live/Dead: swabs/crusts of affected tissues.

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

Collect swabs with virus transport medium (VTM). May pool up to 5 together. Indicate on submission form.

Additional Information

See AHL LabNote 36* and AHL LabNote 62*.