Porcine Enteric Panel II PCR (Older Pigs)

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of Brachyspira spp, Lawsonia intracellularis, and Salmonella spp antigens
SpeciesPorcine
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Live animals: feces, rectal swab
  • Dead animals: feces, intestine
Container
  • Leak-proof sealed container for feces and intestine.
  • Swabs must be kept moist; use viral transport media or place swabs 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.
  • 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