Equine Enteric Panel PLUS PCR


Test information
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Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of Salmonella spp, Lawsonia intracellularis, and Potomac Horse Fever (Neorickettsia risticii) antigens PLUS Clostridium difficile toxin A&B ELISA and Clostridium perfringens toxin ELISA
SpeciesEquine

Submission information
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Sample type
  • Salmonella spp: feces
  • Lawsonia intracellularis: feces or intestine
  • Potomac Horse Fever: feces or blood (both preferred)

CALL lab for instructions on Clostridium samples.

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