Senecavirus A (Seneca Valley Virus) PCR

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of Senecavirus A antigen
SpeciesPorcine
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Live animal: vesicular, nasal, and/or oral fluid swabs
  • Dead animal: lesions, lung, spleen, tonsil, liver, kidneys, intestine
Container
  • Leak-proof container for tissues
  • Swabs must be kept moist; use viral transport media or place swab in red top tube with 1-2 ml of sterile saline.
Special submission instructions
  • Samples testing negative for foot and mouth disease (FMD) will be tested for Senecavirus A if requested.
  • Tissue samples must be fresh, not in formalin.
Turnaround time1 business day