Equine Enteric Panel PCR

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of Salmonella spp, Lawsonia intracellularis, and Potomac Horse Fever (Neorickettsia risticii) antigens
SpeciesEquine
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Salmonella spp: feces
  • Lawsonia intracellularis: feces or intestine
  • Potomac Horse Fever: feces or blood (both preferred)
Container
  • EDTA (lavender tube) for blood
  • Leak-proof primary container for feces or tissue
Special submission instructions
  • Tissue must be fresh, not in formalin.
  • Label submission form and primary container “High Risk”.
  • Label outside of shipping container “Special Handling”.
  • 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