College of Veterinary Medicine

Escherichia coli (E. coli) Virulence Factor Panel PCR - Swine

Section: Molecular Diagnostics

Fee: $44.00

Turnaround Time: 3–8 business days

Days Test Started: Tuesday, Thursday

Species: Canine, Equine, Feline, Porcine

Specimen

Name Container Minimum Amount
Bacterial isolateCulture plate or slant

Collection Information

GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date. Please ensure the sample is a pure culture. Mixed cultures require additional isolation and identification at additional cost to the submitter.

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: STa, STb, LT, eae, F41, Stx2e, F18, and 987P.
STa, STb, LT, F41, and 987P are associated with ETEC (enterotoxigenic E. coli) strains.
The shiga toxin (Stx2e) is often associated with cases of edema disease.
F18 is associated with both ETEC and STEC strains.
Eae, also known as intimin, is associated with EPEC (enteropathogenic E. coli) strains.

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