Bovine Enteric Panel PCR

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of bovine coronavirus antigen, rotavirus group A antigen, and bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVD 1 and 2) antigens
SpeciesRuminant
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Live animals: feces or rectal swab
  • Dead animals: intestinal tissue – 50 g of tissue is sufficient.
Container
  • Leak-proof primary container for tissue or feces
  • Swabs must be kept moist; use viral transport media or place swab in red top tube with 1-2 ml sterile saline.
Special submission instructions
  • Tissue must be fresh, not in formalin.
  • Ship with cold packs.
  • Submit only 2-3 tablespoons of feces. Do not submit fecal samples in gloves/disposable sleeves. Samples submitted in gloves/sleeves or other inappropriate containers will incur a $30 surcharge.
Turnaround time2-3 business days