West Nile Virus (PCR)
| Description | This assay targets the RNA of a portion of the West Nile virus genome. Serum is not recommended for testing by PCR. |
|---|---|
| Department | Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee | $60 |
| Days Tested | Wed |
| Turnaround Time | 1-3 business days from test day |
| Species | Equine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen |
Preferred: Brain, kidney, heart; Acceptable: Swabs (oropharyngeal, cloacal), Tissue (liver, spleen, lung, spinal cord), cerebrospinal fluid |
| Sampling Requirements | |
| Collection Container | Submit swabs in sterile, redtop tubes (without additives) or other sterile screwcap containers to with a small amount of saline (enough to cover the fibrous head of the swab) to maintain moisture. Viral transport media and universal transport media are also acceptable. Gel, such as culturette media or the type found in serum separator tubes, can inhibit PCR and should not be tested. Bacterial transport containers are not appropriate for PCR testing. If bacterial culture is also requested, please submit a second swab in the appropriate bacterial transport container. |
| Packaging Instructions | Label all specimens. |
| Additional Information |