Astrovirus, avian - PCR

Code:

astrrt

Lab:

V

Days test started:

M-F

TAT:

1-5 d

Available for:

Food Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

Live: cloacal swab. Dead: liver, kidney, jejunum, cecal tonsil.

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

Collect swabs with virus transport medium (VTM). Tissue in leakproof container. May pool up to 5 together. Indicate on submission form.

Additional Information

See AHL LabNote 36*.