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VEE Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis, RT-qPCR

Name: VEE Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis, RT-qPCR
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 469.0 DKK

Test that looks for the Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus, spread by mosquitoes, which attacks the brain. Pathogen test The RT-qPCR test detects the genome...

469,00 kr Incl. VAT

About

This RT-qPCR test detects the RNA of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus (VEEV), providing rapid and highly sensitive detection of active infection. It is recommended for horses showing neurological signs or when VEE infection is suspected.

Why test?

Testing is recommended to:

Detect active Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus (VEEV) infection.
Support rapid diagnosis of horses with neurological disease.
Differentiate VEE from other causes of equine encephalitis.
Assist disease surveillance and outbreak investigations.
Support biosecurity and movement control measures.

Clinical signs

Clinical signs may include:

Fever.
Depression.
Behavioural changes.
Impaired vision.
Muscle tremors or twitching.
Head pressing or circling.
Difficulty swallowing.
Paralysis.
Convulsions.
Sudden death in severe cases.

Transmission

Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus is transmitted through:

Bites from infected mosquitoes.
Mosquito transmission involving wild bird and animal reservoirs.
Increased transmission during warm and wet seasons that favour mosquito populations.

Prevention

Vaccines for EEE are available for horses.
Measures to control mosquito populations and minimize mosquito exposure will decrease chances of infection.

Sample

5 mL - blood - K3 EDTA tube

5mL - liquor (CSF) - sterile tube

Turnaround

2 to 5 working days

How it works

🛒 Buy the test: select and buy the test online.

📧 Receive the instructions: after payment is confirmed, you receive the sample collection instructions by e-mail.

📄 Complete the form: print and complete the submission form with the animal’s identification.

✨ Collect the sample: pull 20 to 40 hair roots with the bulb and stick them in the marked area of the form, or ask your veterinarian to collect blood in a K3-EDTA tube.

📮 Send it to the laboratory: Equigerminal, S.A., HIESE, Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro, 25, Quinta Vale do Espinhal, 3230-343 Penela, PORTUGAL.

📊 Receive the report: the certified report is issued as soon as the analysis is validated.

FAQs

Which horses should be tested?

Horses showing neurological signs, fever, behavioural changes, or those located in areas where Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis is present or suspected.

What samples are required?

A 5 mL blood sample collected in a K3 EDTA tube and/or 5 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected in a sterile tube.

What does the RT-qPCR test detect?

The test detects the RNA of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus (VEEV), confirming active infection.

Can humans become infected?

Yes. Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis is a zoonotic disease that can infect humans through mosquito bites.

How long does the test take?

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