Echinococcus sp. PCR
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Molecular Diagnostics | Mon-Fri | 36 days |
Price:
$110.00
Description
Detection of Echinococcus by PCR, with speciation by Sanger sequencing.
Specimens Required
- Fresh, frozen, or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues, based on gross lesions or immunohistochemical results
- Cyst fluid, based on gross lesions or immunohistochemical results*
*Caution is advised when sampling suspected cystic liver lesions, as rupture of hydatid cysts may pose an anaphylactic risk. When possible, complete surgical resection (e.g., liver lobectomy) with histopathology is preferred over fine needle aspirates or biopsies.
Sampling Requirements
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
Tissues: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.
Packing Instructions
Label all samples. Store refrigerated. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container.
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
This test has been shown to detect E. granulosus, E. granulosus northern biotype (aka E. canadensis), and E. multilocularis from liver tissue and cyst fluid.
Feces is not an acceptable sample for this test.
We attempt nested PCR for negative samples in order to improve sensitivity, and we charge a lower fee for nested PCR for samples which yield negative direct PCR results, or for samples which yield poor sequence data. As of February 2023, that fee is $75.
Feces is not an acceptable sample for this test.
We attempt nested PCR for negative samples in order to improve sensitivity, and we charge a lower fee for nested PCR for samples which yield negative direct PCR results, or for samples which yield poor sequence data. As of February 2023, that fee is $75.
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.