Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV) Real-Time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics/PCR
Species
Bovine
Fee
$26.00
Days tested
Tuesdays and Thursdays (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
3 business days
Specimen Requirements
1) Lung 2) Virus isolate 3) Nasal or tracheal swabs
Shipping container
1) WHIRL-PAK or plastic bag 2) Leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube 3) Synthetic swab
Coolant
Frozen gel packs, if not frozen previously. If already frozen, send on dry ice.
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.