Equine Herpesvirus 1 and 4 PCR

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of EHV-1 and EHV-4 antigens. These viruses cause respiratory, neurological, and reproductive disease in horses.
SpeciesEquine
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Live animal: nasal swab, conjunctival swab, tracheal swab/wash, CSF (if showing neurological signs)
  • Dead animal: CSF, lung or spleen – 50 g of tissue is sufficient.
  • Abortion: amniotic fluid, placenta, fetus (lung, liver, spleen), blood
Container
  • EDTA (lavender tube) for blood
  • Red top tube for fluids
  • Leak-proof primary container for tissue
  • 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.
Turnaround time2- 3 business days