Coxiella burnetii (Q-Fever) Real time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics
Species
Bovine,
Caprine,
Ovine
Fee
$35.00
Days tested
M-F
Turnaround time
1-2 business days
Specimen Requirements
1) Placenta 2) Vaginal Swabs 3) Stomach Contents 4) Feces 5) Tissue Swabs (Can accept inactivated swabs) 6) Tissue homogenates
Shipping container
1,3,4,6,7) Whirlpak or Sealed Plastic Bag 2,5) Synthetic Swab (Inactivated swabs should be submitted in 70% Ethanol)
Coolant
Frozen Gel Packs
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
Results reported Monday to Friday. 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.
Test update
On May 5th, 2025, the Molecular Diagnostics Section at the VDL will offer a PCR test to detect the presence of Coxiella burnetii in bovine, caprine and ovine samples. Please click here for more details.