Influenza Virus-Group A Subtyping for H & N
Service type
Molecular Diagnostics/PCR
Species
Porcine
Fee
$23.00
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
1-2 weeks
Specimen Requirements
1) Nasal or pharyngeal swabs 2) Tracheal or oropharyngeal swabs 3) Virus isolate (at least 0.5 ml) 4) Lung (2-3 cm3 or biopsy) 5) Oral Fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)
Shipping container
1,2) Synthetic swab 3) Leakproof 1.5 ml microfuge tube 4) WHIRL-PAK or plastic bag
Coolant
1,3) Frozen gel packs 3) Dry ice
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
Subtyping tests are run on samples previously testing positive for influenza virus.
2) Must come with a copy of an USDA shipping permit.
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
4) Do not pool group/pen samples.
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.