Equine Herpesvirus (Types 1 and 4) (PCR)
| Description | This assay targets the DNA of the glycoprotein B gene from Equine herpes virus to detect and distinguish EHV-1 and EHV-4. However, this assay cannot distinguish mutant or neuropathogenic strains of EHV-1. |
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| Department | Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee | 55* |
| Days Tested | Wed |
| Turnaround Time | 1-3 business days from test day |
| Species | Equine, Other |
| Specimen |
Preferred: Nasal swab, EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), lung, liver. Acceptable: Cell culture, brain, spinal cord |
| Sampling Requirements | Testing of nasal swabs and EDTA whole blood is recommended and may be helpful in assessing stage of infection *Full price for the first sample, half price for an additional sample from the same animal. |
| Collection Container | Submit synthetic nasal swabs in a sterile container with approximately 1 ml sterile saline or in viral transport media to maintain moisture. Swabs in bacteria transport media are not recommended for PCR and may be rejected. |
| Packaging Instructions | Label all specimens. |
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