Porcine Parvovirus and Parvovirus 2 (PPV) Real Time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics/PCR
Species
Porcine
Fee
$35.36
Days tested
Monday (samples should arrive at least 24 hours before). In most cases, samples need to be in the lab by noon the day before the scheduled test for processing and preparation.
Turnaround time
5 business days
Specimen Requirements
1) Semen (at least 0.5 ml 2) Serum (at least 0.5 ml) 3) Buffy coat 4) Tissue 5) Blood swabs 6) Feces 7) Oral Fluids
Shipping container
1,2,5) Leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube or serum separator tube 3) 3-5 ml purple top whole blood tube 4,6) WHIRL-PAK or plastic bag 7) Sterile tube
Coolant
Frozen gel packs
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
A maximum of 5 samples/test will be pooled for serum, semen, or blood swab 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. If multiple agent testing is requested, please submit 2 tablespoons/30ml of fecal material. This will allow for an adequate sample volume to properly conduct each test.