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Avian Influenza (AIV) PCR

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Overview

ItemValue
Targets
  • Influenza A virus
    MethodPCR
    Sample CommentSwabs in transport medium
    Turnaround Time3 - 5 Days
    SpeciesAvian (Domestic), Birds

    Shipping & Handling

    ItemValue
    Specimines ContainerLeak proof container or red top tube. Swabs in gel media will not be processed.
    Shipping & HandlingRefrigerate. Ship on ice packs.

    Additional Information

    Submit sample by 10:00 AM. 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.