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Streptococcus equi ssp. equi - seM and szp gene strain sequencing typing

Service category: 
Available Tests [1]
Service audience: 
Equine [2]
Description: 

Code:

sequity

Lab:

M

Days test started:

batched wkly

TAT:

7-15 d

Available for:

Companion Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

Swab, nasal or guttural pouch flush, or pure S. equi subsp. equi culture.

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

It is strongly recommended that a pure culture of S.equi subsp. equi be used for genotyping (additional charges apply), however strong qPCR positives may be suitable. Please call the lab for further information.

Additional Information

Source URL:https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/services/streptococcus-equi-ssp-equi-sem-and-szp-gene-strain-sequencing-typing

Links
[1] https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/service-category/available-tests [2] https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/service-audience/equine