Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR/BHV-1) Real-Time PCR
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics/PCR
Species
Bovine
Fee
$26.00
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
3 business days
Specimen Requirements
1) Swabs (nasal, conjunctival, vaginal or preputial 2) Lung or other tissue 3) Virus isolate 4) Tracheal wash or lavage
Shipping container
1) Synthetic swab 2) WHIRL-PAK or plastic bag 3) leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube 4) Sterile tube
Coolant
1,2,4) Frozen gel packs 3) Dry ice
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
Results reported on Wednesdays (samples must be received at least the day before test date). 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.