Clostridium Haemolyticum (PCR)
| Description | This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the flagellin (fliC) gene from the bacterium Clostridium haemolyticum. The bacterium is not widely spread throughout the liver and is concentrated at the infarct so it is important to submit a section of liver that includes the infarct. |
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| Department | Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee | $60 |
| Days Tested | Fri |
| Turnaround Time | 1-3 business days from test day |
| Species | Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen | Preferred: Liver (including infarct or fluke tract); Acceptable: EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum) |
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| Packaging Instructions | Label all specimens. |
| Additional Information | Antibiotic treatment may interfere with PCR detection. |