Toxoplasma gondii Real time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics
Species
Bovine,
Caprine,
Feline
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 and fecal 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
Feline: 1) Feces Bovine, Ovine, Caprine: 1) Feces 2) Placenta 3) Vaginal Swabs 4) Stomach Contents 5) Tissue Swabs 6) Fetal Tissues 7) Neural Tissues
Shipping container
1,2,4,6,7) Whirlpak or Sealed Plastic Bag 3,5) Synthetic Swab
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 April 28, 2025, the Molecular Diagnostics Section at the VDL will offer a PCR test to detect the presence of Toxoplasma gondii in bovine, caprine and feline samples. Please click here for more details.