| Preferred Sample | Nasal swab, EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), lung, liver. Testing of nasal swabs and EDTA whole blood is recommended and may be helpful in assessing stage of infection. |
| Fee | $52 |
| Schedule | Days Tested WED Turnaround Time 1-3 business days from test day |
| Description | This assay targets the DNA of the glycoprotein B gene from Equine herpes virus to detect and distinguish EHV-1 and EHV-4. However, this assay cannot distinguish mutant or neuropathogenic strains of EHV-1. This assay is also available as part of the equine respiratory panel. *Full price for the first sample, half price for an additional sample from the same animal. |
| Species | Equine | Other |
| Shipping Requirements | To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples should arrive the day prior to test day. |
| Additional Instructions | Submit synthetic nasal swabs in a sterile container with approximately 1 ml sterile saline or in viral transport media to maintain moisture. Swabs in bacteria transport media are not recommended for PCR and may be rejected. |