Atypical Porcine Pestivirus PCR (APPV)
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Targets |
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| Method | PCR |
| Sample Comment | Serum, brain, fecal swab, nasal swab, heart |
| Turnaround Time | 3 - 5 Days |
| Species | Porcine |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimines Container | Leak-proof containers, swabs in viral transport media (VTM). Swabs in gel media will not be processed. |
| Shipping & Handling | Refrigerate. Ship in insulated container with freezer packs. |
Additional Information
(Associated with Congenital Tremor) PDS is no longer accepting swabs in gel media for PCR testing, refer to PDS website for acceptable swabs - https://pdsinc.ca/services/molecular-diagnostics.