Swine Hepatitis E Virus Real-Time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics/PCR
Species
Porcine
Fee
$64.48
Days tested
Tuesday (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
One week
Specimen Requirements
1) Feces 2) Fecal swabs 3) Fresh small intestine 4) Fresh liver tissue
Shipping container
1) WHIRL-PAK or plastic bag 2) Synthetic swab 3,4) Leak proof container
Coolant
Frozen gel packs, dry ice if already frozen
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. 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.