Paramyxovirus Type 1 RT-PCR

Test Code: VRP1

Species: Chicken, Turkey, Pigeon

Preferred Specimen

Trachea, Tracheal Swab, Oropharyngeal swab, Cloacal swab, Choanal cleft swab

Acceptable Specimen

Trachea, Tracheal Swab, Oropharyngeal swab, Cloacal swab, Choanal cleft swab

Collection Protocol

Aseptically collect swabs and place them in appropriate virus transport media. Swabs can be pooled 5 swabs per tube. FLOQ, dacron or polyester swabs recommended.Alternately, collect tissues into a whirl pak bag. Freeze tissue or swabs until ready to shipFor international submissions: Swab or tissue impressions on an FTA card, allow the card to dry completely before closing, place in a ziplock bag with desiccant pouch and store at room temperature.

Section

Virology

In State Price

$125.00

Out Of State Price

Additional 12% surcharge

Method

Reverse transcription PCR

Test Days and Turnaround

2-5 days

Shipping Requirements

Ship samples with ample ice packs in insulated container. For FTA cards, ship samples without ice packs in envelope. For international samples on FTA cards, please include the FTA international permit.

Ship To Address

Attn: Diagnostic Lab
Poultry and Diagnostic Research Center (PDRC)
953 College Station Rd
Athens, Georgia, 30602
USA

Contact Information

For any questions regarding prices, sample collection, testing, shipping requirements, and permits please call (706) 542-5657 or email [email protected]. Prices are subject to change without notice.

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