Bovine Rotavirus (Types A and B) Real-Time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics/PCR
Species
Bovine
Fee
$29.38
Days tested
Tuesdays and Fridays (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
business days
Specimen Requirements
1) Feces 2) Intestine 3) Feedback material 4) Environmental swabs 5) Virus isolate
Shipping container
1, 2, 3) WHIRL-PAK or leakproof container 4) Swab 5) 1.5 ml microfuge tube
Coolant
Frozen gel packs
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.