Equine Neurologic Panel PCR

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionLive animals: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of equine herpesvirus antigens plus an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) that looks for the presence of IgM antibodies to West Nile virus (WNV).
Dead animals: Polymerase chain reactions (PCRs) that look for the presence of equine herpesvirus and West Nile virus antigens.
SpeciesEquine
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Live animal: CSF (preferred), deep nasal swab or blood for herpesvirus; blood or serum for WNV IgM ELISA.
  • Dead animal: brain, spinal cord, blood, spleen, lymph nodes, lungs.
Container
  • EDTA (lavender tube) for blood
  • Red top tube for serum and CSF
  • 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.
  • Label submission form and primary container “High Risk”.
  • Label outside of shipping container “Special Handling”.
  • Ship with cold packs.
Turnaround time2-3 business days