| Description |
This targets the DNA of a portion of the 5.8S rRNA gene and interal transcribed spacer-1 (ITS-1) region of the protozoan parasite TritrichoMonas foetus. |
| Department |
Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Days Tested |
Tue | Thu |
| Turnaround Time |
1-2 business days |
| Species |
Bovine |
| Specimen |
Preferred: Preputial Wash (2 ml minimum); Acceptable: Fetus, intestine, lung, endometrium, cervico-vaginal Mucous |
| Sampling Requirements |
An appropriately collected washing should be light pink and cloudy, with visible material and little blood. Clear samples and samples with significant blood or fecal contamination are not appropriate for testing and may be either rejected or have a disclaimer placed on test results. |
| Collection Container |
Sterile plastice tube, DO NOT send InPouch. Avoid using glass tubes. |
| Packaging Instructions |
Label all specimens. Avoid glass tubes. If glass is the only option, wrap and bag individually. A sample from a broked tube will not tested and may result in all samples being unacceptable for testing if they are visibily contaminated/compromised. |
| Additional Information |
See submission guide for sample collection and submission guidelines. It is important to select “Individual” or “Pool (up to 5 in pool)” on the submission sheet. The submitter is responsible for checking destination state requirements concerning pooling of samples for TritrichoMonas testing. |