Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEE) PCR

Section: Molecular Diagnostics

Fee: $38.50

Turnaround Time: 1–2 business days

Days Test Started: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Species: All Species

Specimen

Name Container Minimum Amount
BrainLeakproof containerMultiple sites
Spinal CordLeakproof containerMultiple sites
Cerebrospinal fluidLeakproof container1 ml
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded TissuesSterile containerFive - 10μm scrolls

Collection Information

Refrigerate samples until shipped.

Shipping Information

If shipping different tissue types, clearly label each container with owner and animal ID (if applicable) and sample/tissue type. Ship specimens overnight with an ice pack. DO NOT SHIP OVER WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY.

Additional Information

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health to offer surveillance for EEE. For more information visit Indiana Equine EEE Survey on BOAH\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s website.