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Equine Respiratory Panel PCR (STAT)

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Overview

ItemValue
Targets
  • Equine herpesvirus 1
  • Equine herpesvirus 4
  • Influenza A virus
  • Streptococcus equi ssp. equi
    MethodPCR
    Sample CommentNasal swab or tracheal wash
    Turnaround TimeSame day 10 AM cut off
    SpeciesEquine

    Shipping & Handling

    ItemValue
    Specimines Container2 swabs or TTW in red top tube or leak proof, screw top container. Swabs in gel media will not be processed.

    Additional Information

    Includes: Equine Herpesvirus 1 and 4, Equine Influenza virus, Streptococcus equi. 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.