PRRS PCR
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Targets |
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| Method | PCR |
| Sample Comment | Blood Soaked Dacron swab, semen, oral fluid - 1 mL, serum - 1 mL, adult tonsil or lung, fetal thoracic fluid or thymus |
| Turnaround Time | Three times Per Week Results Following Day |
| Species | Porcine |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimines Container | Leak proof container, red top tube or swab. Swabs in gel media will not be processed. |
| Shipping & Handling | Refrigerate. Ship on ice packs. |
Additional Information
Testing performed Tuesday, Thursday, Friday results available the following business day. Samples must be received by 10:00 AM for next day results. STAT charges apply for testing requested outside designated days. See PRRS (NorthAM/Eu) Pooled PCR (STAT) to request testing outside designated days. PDS is no longer accepting swabs in gel media for PCR testing, refer to PDS website for acceptable swabs - https://pdsinc.ca/services/molecular-diagnostics.