Preferred Sample | EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum), skin biopsy at site of lesion |
Fee | $47 |
Schedule | Days Tested TUE Turnaround Time 1-3 business days from test day |
Description | This assay targets the DNA of a portion of the flagellin gene from multiple isolates of the spirochete bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi complex, including foreign genospecies. Samples are only accepted from veterinary species. Humans and non-human primate samples are NOT accepted. |
Species | Bovine | Canine | Feline | Equine | Ovine | Caprine | Porcine | Wildlife Exotic | Other |
Shipping Requirements | To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples should arrive the day prior to test day. |
Additional Instructions | The spleen or kidney should not be tested.
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