Equine Herpesvirus 1 and 4 (EHV1/EHV4) PCR (STAT)
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Targets |
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| Method | PCR |
| Sample Comment | Nasal swab, tracheal wash or EDTA whole blood |
| Turnaround Time | Same day 10 AM cut off |
| Species | Equine |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimines Container | Swab, TTW in red top tube or leak proof, screw top container, or whole blood in purple top tube. Swabs in gel media will not be processed. |
| Shipping & Handling | Refrigerate. Ship on ice packs. |
Additional Information
Detection is specific for type 1 or type 4. Also see Equine Respiratory Panel. Additional charges will apply if overtime is required, contact PDS to discuss charges. 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.