Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) PCR

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) which looks for the presence of antigen to FMD virus.
SpeciesRuminant, Porcine, Cervid
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Live animal: vesicular, nasal, and/or oral fluid swabs
  • Dead animal: lesions, tonsil, lung, spleen, liver, kidneys, intestine
Container
  • Leak-proof primary container for tissue
  • Swabs must be kept moist; use viral transport media or place swab in red top tube with 2-5 ml sterile saline
Special submission instructions
  • Investigation and collection of samples from suspected cases will involve regulatory veterinarians from the state of Missouri.
  • Call the office of the state veterinarian for further instructions.
Turnaround time1 business day