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Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) Individual PCR

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Overview

ItemValue
Targets
  • Bovine viral diarrhea virus
    MethodPCR
    Sample CommentEDTA whole blood - 1 mL (best sample for antemortem transient infection); serum - 1 mL; fresh, unfixed tissue (ileum, lymphoid tissues, kidney, skin). Fixed tissues are not acceptable.
    Turnaround Time3 - 5 Days
    SpeciesBovine

    Shipping & Handling

    ItemValue
    Specimines ContainerLeak proof container or purple top tube
    Shipping & HandlingRefrigerate. Ship on ice packs.

    Additional Information

    Skin biopsy sampling instructions available on PDS website (or Appendix section of printed guide). Turnaround times will vary according to the number of samples submitted. Contact PDS Lab for information.