Canine Respiratory Panel
| Description | Panel includes canine influenza A virus PCR, canine distemper virus PCR, and aerobic culture for bacterial respiratory pathogens (Bordetella spp., Streptococcus spp., etc). The influenza assay targets the RNA of a portion of the matrix gene of the Influenza A virus and the canine distemper assay targets the N protein gene from the canine distemper virus. Please be aware that this assay could detect vaccine strains if vaccination occurs within a few days or weeks of testing. |
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| Department | Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee | $148 |
| Days Tested | Wed (PCR), Cultures setup daily |
| Turnaround Time | PCR 1-3 business days from test day; Culture 2-5 days |
| Species | Canine |
| Specimen | Nasal swabs (must submit 2- see collection container information) , transtracheal wash/bronchoalveolar lavage, lung |
| Sampling Requirements | |
| Collection Container | Submit two swabs. Submit one swab in transport media (Amies, Stuart’s, etc.) and another with ~1 mL of sterile saline in a sterile red-top tube OR two red-top tubes, each containing a swab and ~ 1 mL of sterile saline). |
| Packaging Instructions | Label all specimens. |
| Additional Information | Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, if appropriate, will be performed for an additional fee. |