Glaesserella parasuis Real-Time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics
Species
Porcine
Fee
$35.00 (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
1) Systemic tissues (fibrin) 2) abscess 3) bursa 4) Joint 5) Pericardium 6) Pleura 7) Tonsil 8) Tendon 9) Bacterial isolate 10) Joint swab 11) Nasal swab 12) Joint fluid 13) Oral fluid
Shipping container
1-8) WHIRL-PAK 9) Culture plate 10,11) Sterile dry tube without gel plug 12,13) 10, 15 or 50 ml plastic tube with screw top cap
Coolant
Frozen gel packs
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
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.