Chlamydia/Chlamydophilia species (PCR)
| Description | This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the 23S rRNA gene from bacterial Chlamydiae species C. abortus (previously C. psittaci), C. pecorum (previously C. psittaci serotype 2), and C. psittaci. |
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| Department | Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee | $60 |
| Days Tested | Wed |
| Turnaround Time | 1-3 business days from test day |
| Species | Ovine, Caprine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen | Preferred: Lung, abomasum; Acceptable: vaginal swab, tissue (synovium, placenta, fetal organs) |
| Sampling Requirements | |
| Collection Container | Submit swabs in sterile, redtop tubes (without additives) or other sterile screwcap containers to with a small amount of saline (enough to cover the fibrous head of the swab) to maintain moisture. Viral transport media and universal transport media are also acceptable. Gel, such as culturette media or the type found in serum separator tubes, can inhibit PCR and should not be tested. Bacterial transport containers are not appropriate for PCR testing. If bacterial culture is also requested, please submit a second swab in the appropriate bacterial transport container. |
| Packaging Instructions | Label all specimens. |
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