| Description |
This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the flagellin gene from multiple isolates of the spirochete bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi complex, including foreign genospecies. Samples are only accepted from veterinary species. Humans and non-human primate samples are NOT accepted. |
| Department |
Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee |
$55 |
| Days Tested |
Tue |
| Turnaround Time |
1-3 business days from test day |
| Species |
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen |
Preferred: EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), skin biopsy at site of lesion; Acceptable: Tissues (lymph node, synovium), Fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, synovial) |
| Sampling Requirements |
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| Collection Container |
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| Packaging Instructions |
Label all specimens. |
| Additional Information |
The spleen or kidney should not be tested. |