Bovine Diarrhea Panel (PCR)
| Description | This assay targets the RNA of a portion of the N gene from Bovine coronavirus (BCoV), RNA of a portion of the VP6 gene from Bovine Rotavirus group A (BRV), and DNA of a portion of the Cryptosporidium oocysts wall protein gene (COWP) from Cryptosporidium parvum (Crypto). |
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| Department | Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee | $85 |
| Days Tested | Mon (June-December) || Mon | ThuR (January-May) |
| Turnaround Time | 1-3 business days from test day |
| Species | Bovine |
| Specimen | Feces, intestinal contents, intestine |
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| Packaging Instructions | Label all specimens. |
| Additional Information | The neonatal diarrhea study panel should be requested for young calves. The neonatal diarrhea study includes bovine diarrhea PCR, bacterial culture, and detection of E. coli virulence factors by PCR if the animal is less than two weeks of age. Due to the likelihood of positive samples and lack of validation data, the laboratory will not pool samples. |