Atypical Porcine Pestivirus (APPV) Real-Time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics
Species
Porcine
Fee
$41.50 (Please refer to https://vdl.umn.edu/tests-fees for the accession fee and / or out of state fee that may apply.)
Days tested
M-F. In most cases, samples need to be received by noon the day before the scheduled test day. Tissue samples require more processing time and need to be received two days before the scheduled test day.
Turnaround time
1-2 business days
Specimen Requirements
Tissues, brain, spinal cord, oral fluids
Shipping container
WHIRL-PAK or plastic bag, 50 mL conical tube or 5 mL snap cap tube
Coolant
Frozen gel packs, if not frozen previously. If already frozen, send on dry ice.
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Best Practice
Description
Samples should be received at the lab at least 2 days before the test date to allow for processing/preparation for testing. Following the guidelines listed under the Submitted Specimen Requirements will provide an adequate sample volume to conduct this test. If multiple tests are to be requested on a specimen, there may not be adequate sample volume to perform each test. Please submit an adequate sample volume to meet the requirements of each test.