Name: Neurological signs profile
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 2814.0 DKK

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Neurological signs profile

Pathogen profile This profile includes 10 qPCR tests that detects 10 pathogens responsible for neurological disease in horses such as: EHV-1,...

2.814,00 kr

Sample Requirements

5 mL - blood ( K3 EDTA tube) and/or 5mL - liquor (CSF) in a sterile tube

Send your sample by regular mail or express delivery to:

Equigerminal Lab HIESE
Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro Nº25
3230-343 Penela, Portugal

Turnaround Time

2 to 5 working days

About the test

This profile includes 10 qPCR tests that detects 10 pathogens responsible for neurological disease in horses such as: EHV-1, EPM, EEE, EEV, VEE, JEV, WEE, WNV, RBV, Hendra.

Why test?

This comprehensive profile helps to:

Investigate horses presenting neurological signs.
Identify infectious causes of encephalitis and myeloencephalitis.
Differentiate between viral and protozoal neurological diseases.
Support rapid diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Improve biosecurity and outbreak management.

How it works

🛒 Purchase the Test: Select and buy the test online.

📧 Receive Instructions: After payment confirmation, receive instructions for sample collection.

✨ Sample Collection: Your veterinarian collects blood and/or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

📄 Download Submission Form: Download the printable submission form.

📮 Send Samples: Send your samples by regular mail or express delivery to:

Equigerminal Lab HIESE
Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro Nº25
3230-343 Penela, Portugal

📄 Receive Results: Get your laboratory report by email.

Results

The report indicates the presence or absence of each pathogen included in the panel: EHV-1, EPM, EEE, EEV, VEE, JEV, WEE, WNV, RBV, Hendra.

Positive results indicate detection of pathogen nucleic acid in the submitted sample and should be interpreted together with clinical findings and veterinary assessment.

Additional information

Neurological disease in horses can be caused by several infectious agents with similar clinical presentations, including viruses and protozoa. Clinical signs may include fever, ataxia, weakness, muscle tremors, behavioural changes, cranial nerve deficits, recumbency and paralysis.

Because clinical signs often overlap, molecular diagnosis using qPCR provides a rapid and accurate method for identifying the causative pathogen during active infection.

The use of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) together with whole blood may improve diagnostic sensitivity in selected neurological cases.

FAQs

Which samples can be submitted?

The profile can be performed using 5 mL of blood collected in a K3 EDTA tube, 5 mL of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected in a sterile tube, or both, depending on the clinical presentation.

Which pathogens are included?

The profile detects 10 neurological pathogens: EHV-1, Sarcocystis neurona (EPM), EEEV, EEV, VEEV, JEV, WEEV, WNV, Rabies Virus and Hendra Virus.

When should this profile be requested?

It is recommended for horses presenting neurological signs such as ataxia, weakness, paralysis, behavioural changes, muscle tremors or encephalitis.

Why use qPCR?

Real-time qPCR detects the genetic material of the pathogen with high sensitivity and specificity, allowing rapid diagnosis during active infection.

How long does it take to receive the results?

Results are available within 2 to 5 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory.