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College of Veterinary Medicine

Porcine Enteric Piglet PCR Panel

Section: Molecular Diagnostics

Fee: $140.00

Turnaround Time: 2 – 3 business days

Days Test Started: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Species: Porcine

Specimen

Name Container Minimum Amount
FecesSealed, Leakproof Container8 - 10 grams
Fecal SwabViral Transport Medium/Leakproof Tube
IntestinesSealed, Leakproof ContainterSeveral segments of ileum and colon

Collection Information

SWAB (fecal, respiratory, tissue, purulent) - Synthetic (Dacron/polyester) swabs are recommended. Swabs should be placed in a viral transport system (examples: Viral Culturette, Becton Dickinson; Universal Transport Medium, Copan Diagnostics) or in a sterile, leak-proof tube containing 0.5 mL of sterile solution. Please only utilize bacterial culturette systems for bacterial culture. GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date.
REFRIGERATION - Refrigerate all samples until shipment.
FECES - Collect feces in a leak-proof container (sealable plastic bag or jar - do NOT submit in gloves). Collect feces that is free of debris and bedding.
FRESH TISSUES - Collect tissues in sterile/clean containers (plastic jars or sealable plastic bags). Separate tissues into different containers and label them with the tissue type, animal ID number, and the owner\'s name.

Shipping Information

SWAB - Ship swabs in a sealed container with the appropriate media or in the proper commercial swab transport device. 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
LEAKS - Ensure all samples are in leak-proof packages and clearly labeled with Tissue Type/Animal ID/Owner Name. Include absorptive material to collect any leaks - double-bag any fresh tissues.
PAPERWORK - Package paperwork separately in a waterproof, sealable plastic bag. Ensure paperwork is complete and specimens are labeled for easy matching. If you are using CF.755 Multiple Animal Continuation Form, please include a hard copy and email a copy to addl@purdue.edu.
FECES - Ensure container is securely sealed. Double-bag all diarrhea samples to contain any leaks.
SWAB - Ship swabs in a sealed container with the appropriate media or in the proper commercial swab transport device.
FRESH TISSUES - If shipping different tissue types, clearly label each container with owner and animal ID (if applicable) and sample/tissue type. Double-bag ALL fresh tissues.

Additional Information

This test detects Clostridium perfringens, E.coli Virulence Factor Panel PCR, Porcine Rotavirus (A,B,C) PCR, Salmonella spp. PCR, Swine Enteric Coronavirus Triplex PCR (PEDV, PDCoV, TGE)

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