Bovine Herpesvirus-1 (IBR) PCR
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Molecular Diagnostics | Mon-Fri | 1-9 days |
Price:
$75.00
Description
Detection of bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1), the causative agent of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), by real-time PCR.
Specimens Required
- 1 g fresh, frozen, or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues, including:
- Lung
- Spleen
- Trachea
- Fetal tissues
- Cell cultures or supernatants from cell cultures suspected as being infected with BHV-1
- 1-2mL EDTA whole blood
- Nasopharyngeal or conjunctival swab (plastic/synthetic swabs preferable. Do not submit swabs in agarose media or calcium alginate swabs, since those inhibit PCR)
- 1-2mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
- 1-2mL Transtracheal wash (TTW)
Sampling Requirements
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
Label all samples. Store refrigerated. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container.
Packing Instructions
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
Ordering Instructions
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information.
To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.