Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax) (PCR)
| Description | This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the chromosomal rpoB gene of Bacillus anthracis as well as pag and cap genes located on the pX01 and pX02 plasmids, respectively. |
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| Department | BSL-3 |
| Fee | $110 |
| Days Tested | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time | 24-48 hours |
| Species | Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen | Whole blood, spleen, lymph node, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), pleural fluid, respiratory secretions, sputum, ear notches. |
| Sampling Requirements | Necropsy should not be performed if anthrax is suspected. Peripheral blood is the ideal specimen in cattle. Send blood samples in red top tube without serum separator gel (plastic tube is preferred) or EDTA. Samples submitted with needles will be rejected and discarded. |
| Collection Container | Submit tissues and fluids in a sterile, well-sealed containers. Send blood samples in red top tube without serum separator gel (plastic tube is preferred) or EDTA. |
| Packaging Instructions | The submitter is responsible for adherence to sample shipping regulations. See Select Agent Submission Guide for packaging and shipping information. Do not place any other samples in the box. If the sample is positive, all other samples in the same container will be destroyed. |
| Additional Information |
Submitters must call (701) 231-7527 or (701) 231-8307 or email the laboratory prior to submission. Failure to notify the laboratory prior to submitting the specimen may result in a delay in test results.Please note that processing of ear notch samples may delay the sample turnaround time. |