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| Lab(desc) | Lab Test Name | Specimen Amount (Min Amount) | Shipping Conditions | Turn Around Time / Schedule | Comments | In State Fee | Out of State Fee | Method QL = Qualitative QN = Quantitative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Biology | Equine Rotavirus B real-time PCR | Minimum 50 gr fecal specimen, fecal swab, intestinal scraping, viral isolate, nucleic acid | Specimens are submitted in a well labeled leak-proof container maintained at cold temperature during transport. Do not submit fecal specimens in gloves, screw-cap tubes are preferred | Turn Around Time: 1-2 working days. | This is a Real-time PCR assay to detect newly discovered Equine Rotavirus B in fecal specimens. The test results are intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of equine rotavirus B infections. Results should be considered in conjunction with the quality of specimen submitted, clinical signs and animal history. | $52.00 | $78.00 | Real-time PCR(QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Lawsonia intracellularis PCR | 5gr intestinal scraping, fecal specimen or fecal swab, tissue (intestinal mucosa scraping ? ileum), nucleic acid. | Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1 - 2 working days | Please do not submit fecal specimens in gloves. Screw-cap tubes are preferred. | $48.00 | $72.00 | Real-time PCR (QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Leptospira spp. rPCR (Real Time PCR) | Bacterial isolate, 20-40 mL urine, 200 mg fresh tissue (Kidney, Liver, Placenta). Special Equine Urine Collection Instructions for Leptospiral Testing- Administer 10 mL, I/V Lasix? (furosemide) to the horse and allow the animal to urinate once before collection. Collect 20-40mL, mid-stream catch, of second voided urine and then immediately submit the specimen to the laboratory (within 2 hours of collection and before 2:00 pm if bacteriologic testing is also requested). | Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1 - 2 working days | The Bacteriology section may request this test when the bacterium is isolated from clinical specimens. By design this assay detects only pathogenic Leptospira species. | $38.00 | $57.00 | Real-time PCR(QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Mycoplasma species PCR | 1 isolate (liquid suspension) Mycoplasma culture isolate | Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1 - 2 working days | The Bacteriology section may automatically request this test when the bacterium is isolated from clinical specimens. | $35.00 | $52.00 | PCR(QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Nocardioform placentitis PCR panel | 1 placenta, swab, or isolate Bacterial isolates, placenta, and placenta swabs | Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1-2 working days | In suspected cases of abortion due to mucoid nocardioform placentitis, submit the entire fetus and placenta for laboratory examination. If submission of the entire fetus and placenta is not feasible, collect swab specimens of placental membranes into individual, leak-proof containers, clearly labeling each with animal ID and date of collection. The margins of visable lesions should be sampled. Swabs should be tested by both aerobic culture and PCR analysis. | $57.00 | $57.00 | Real-time PCR (QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Potomac Horse Fever real-time PCR (charged per animal) | Submit a pair of specimens, 10 mL anticoagulated blood (EDTA) AND either feces (5 g) or a fecal swab. For postmortem testing about 0.5 g mucosal scraping | Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1 - 2 working days | Two specimens for each animal tested are recommended for PCR analysis. The charge per animal for PCR testing will be the same whether submitting a single specimen or the recommended pair of specimens. For information regarding the disease visit: tinyurl.com/merckphf | $48.00 | $72.00 | Real-time PCR (QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Rhodococcus equi rPCR (Real Time PCR) | Nasal swab or wash, Abscess, swab, Bacterial isolate. | Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1 - 2 working days | This test is designed to detect both ChoE gene that is universally conserved in R. equi and VapA gene that is present in virulent R. equi (plasmid gene). The Bacteriology section may request this test when the bacterium is isolated from clinical specimens. | $31.00 | $46.50 | Real-time PCR(QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Salmonella spp. rPCR (Real Time PCR) | 2-5 g feces, fecal swab, environmental swab, intestinal scraping, joint fluid, Bacterial isolate. () | Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 2-3 working days | The Bacteriology section may request this test when the bacterium is isolated from clinical specimens. | $42.00 | $63.00 | Real-time PCR(QL) |
| Molecular Biology | Streptococcus equi PCR | Nasopharyngeal wash, swab, bacterial isolate, 10 mL anticoagulated blood(EDTA). Nasopharyngeal washings are recommended, nasopharyngeal swab, or lymph node abscess swab, or gutteral pouch swab, bacterial isolate or tissue (anticoagulated whole blood (EDTA) if bastard strangles is suspected). | Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1 - 2 working days | $42.00 | $63.00 | PCR(QL) | |
| Molecular Biology | West Nile Virus rRT-PCR (Real Time RT-PCR) | 1 bird or insect pool. (200 mg fresh frozen tissue) Animal Tissue or whole bird; insect; or viral isolate. | Contact the laboratory at 859-257-8283 or 257-7771 before submitting any specimen not listed. | 1 - 2 working days | $57.00 | $85.50 | Real-time PCR(QL) | |
| Pathology | Field Necropsy - Equine Adult | Formalin fixed tissue in double-sealed container, with absorbent. Fresh tissue in leak-proof containers, specimens should be kept cool during transport. | Within 10 business days. / Animals received 7 days/week during business hours; Necropsies performed Mon - Sat. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $149.00 | $223.00 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Field Necropsy - Equine Fetus/Foal | Formalin fixed tissue in double-sealed container, with absorbent. Fresh tissue in leak-proof containers, specimens should be kept cool during transport. | Within 10 business days. / Animals received 7 days/week during business hours; Necropsies performed Mon - Sat. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $114.00 | $171.00 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Equine adult | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $428.00 | $642.00 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Equine fetus/foal | Include placenta whenever possible. | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $251.00 | $376.50 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Equine Placenta | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $103.00 | $155.00 | NULL |