Escherichia coli (E. coli) Virulence Factor Panel PCR - Bovine
Section: Molecular Diagnostics
Fee: $44.00
Turnaround Time: 3–8 business days
Days Test Started: Tuesday, Thursday
Species: Bovine, Caprine, Ovine, Ruminant
Specimen
| Name |
Container |
Minimum Amount |
| Bacterial isolate | Culture plate or slant | |
|---|
Collection Information
GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date.
Shipping Information
OVERNIGHT - Ship overnight in an insulated shipper with ice packs (pack absorptive material to collect moisture) DO NOT SHIP OVER THE WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY - NO SATURDAY DELIVERY
Additional Information
This test detects the presence of the genes encoding the following E. coli virulence factors: K99 (F5), F41, STa, STb, LT, and intimin (eae).
K99 (F5), F41, STa, STb, and LT are associated with ETEC (enterotoxigenic E. coli) strains.
Eae, also known as intimin, is associated with EPEC (enteropathogenic E. coli) strains. Eae, also known as intimin, is associated with EPEC (enteropathogenic E. coli) strains.
