Influenza Virus-Group A Subtyping for H5/H7

Service type
Molecular Diagnostics/PCR
Species
Avian
Fee
$50.00
Days tested
As needed on positive Matrix results
Turnaround time
24 hours (from test date)
Specimen Requirements

Swabs

Shipping container
Synthetic swab
Coolant
Frozen gel packs
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description

Testing for subtyping is run after a positive is obtained by Influenza virus Matrix testing. 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. Routine avian influenza testing is done at the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory.

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