| Description |
Panel includes influenza A virus PCR, equine herpesvirus (EHV-1 and EHV-4), and aerobic culture for bacterial respiratory pathogens. The influenza assay targets the RNA of a portion of the matrix gene of the Influenza A virus and the Equine herpesvirus assay targets DNA of the glycoprotein B gene from Equine herpesvirus to detect and distinguish EHV-1 and EHV-4. |
| Department |
Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee |
$142 |
| Days Tested |
Wed (PCR), Cultures setup daily |
| Turnaround Time |
PCR 1-3 business days from test day; Culture 2-5 days |
| Species |
Equine |
| Specimen |
Nasal swabs (must submit 2- see collection container information). |
| Sampling Requirements |
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| 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. |