Tritrichomonas foetus PCR

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of Tritrichomonas foetus antigen
SpeciesRuminant, Feline
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Bull: preputial scraping
  • Cow: mucopurulent discharge from vagina or uterus
  • Cat: feces
ContainerInPouch (Note: please use the appropriate InPouch for the species. Both bovine and feline InPouches are available for purchase through our laboratory)
Special submission instructionsFollow directions on InPouch insert.

Instructions for bovine samples:
  • Must arrive in lab ASAP.
  • Fresh samples should be received within 48 hrs.
  • Do NOT ship fresh samples on ice.
  • If unable to send sample immediately, incubate overnight at 37 C then freeze and send on ice.
  • If no incubator available, leave at room temperature for 2 days then freeze and ship on ice.
Turnaround time2- 3 business days