Senecavirus A (SVA) Real-Time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics
Species
Porcine
Fee
$33.00 (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) Feces 2) Fecal swabs 3) Oral Fluids 4) Serum 5) Blood swabs 6) Semen 7) Post-mortem tissues
Shipping container
1,7) WHIRL-PAK or plastic double bagged 2) Synthetic swab 3,6) Sterile tube or WHIRL-PAK 4,5) Leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube
Coolant
Frozen gel packs
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
Note: Please place vesicle/ulcer swabs in 1 ml of sterile PBS or sterile saline. Please keep samples chilled after collection and during shipment.