Preferred Sample | Culture |
Fee | $40 |
Schedule | Days Tested MON – June thru December MON | THU – January thru May Turnaround Time 1-3 business days from test day |
Description | This assay targets the DNA of multiple virulence factors including Shiga-like toxin I (Stx1), Shiga-like toxin II (Stx2), eaeA gene protein product Intimin, F41 pilus, K99 (F5) pilus, and Heat stable toxin a (Sta) that can be found in the bacterium Escherichia coli. |
Species | Bovine | Caprine | Wildlife Exotic | Other |
Additional Instructions | To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples should arrive the day prior to test day. There is no charge for this assay if it is part of a scours case. |