Name: Equine Piroplasmosis qPCR
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 76.0 GBP

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Equine Piroplasmosis qPCR

Our Equine Piroplasmosis qPCR Test provides accurate detection of the genome of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, the primary agents...

£76.00

Sample Requirements

5 mL of blood - collect blood in K3 EDTA tube for qPCR

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

Standard Processing:Results in 2 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory. Clients are responsible for organizing and covering the costs of sending the samples to the laboratory.

About the test

Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease of horses caused by the intraerythrocytic protozoan parasitesBabesia caballiandTheileria equi. These agents are transmitted through a tick vector. Infected animals maThe qPCR test detects the genome (DNA) of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, the two pathogens responsible for Equine Piroplasmosis.

This molecular test provides highly sensitive detection of both pathogens and is particularly useful for early infection detection and during febrile peaks.

What is Equine Piroplasmosis?

Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease of horses caused by the intraerythrocytic protozoan parasites Babesia caballi and Theileria equi.

These pathogens are transmitted by ticks, and infected horses may remain carriers for prolonged periods, serving as a source of infection for other ticks.y remain carriers of these blood parasites for long periods and act as sources of infection for other ticks. The parasites are found in southern Europe, Asia, countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Africa, Cuba, South and Central America, and parts of the southern United States.

Why test?

The qPCR test is recommended for:

Early detection of Equine Piroplasmosis.
Horses showing acute clinical signs or fever.
Detection of active infection.
Confirmation of infection before antibodies are detectable.

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 the sample.

📄 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 the result certificate by email.

Clinical signs

Incubation period: 12 to 19 days for T. equi and 10 to 30 days for B. caballi.
Per-acute form: Rare, with only clinical observation being moribund or dead animals.
Acute form: Fever, reduced appetite, elevated respiratory and pulse rates, congestion of mucous membranes, dark red urine, smaller and drier faecal balls, anaemia, and/or icterus.
Subacute form: Similar to acute form but with weight loss and intermittent fever. Mucous membranes may vary from pale pink to bright yellow.
Chronic form: Mild inappetence, poor performance, weight loss. Documented case fatality rates vary from 10–50%.

Transmission

Babesia caballi sporozoites invade red blood cells, where they develop into trophozoites and subsequently divide into merozoites capable of infecting additional red blood cells.

Theileria equi sporozoites are transmitted by tick bites. They initially invade lymphocytes, where schizonts develop before releasing merozoites that infect red blood cells.

Prevention

Sanitary Prophylaxis: Testing and controlling tick exposure, using repellents, acaricides, and regular inspections, controlling and eradicating the tick vector, and quarantining EP-positive animals.

Medical Prophylaxis: No current biological products are available. Antiprotozoal agents only temporarily clear T. equi from carriers.

Results

The qPCR test detects the genome (DNA) of:

Babesia caballi
Theileria equi

The test supports the diagnosis of active infection and is particularly useful during the early stages of disease.

Additional information

The qPCR test is highly sensitive and specific, making it suitable for detecting active infection before seroconversion and during periods of fever.

FAQs

How does the qPCR test work?

The qPCR test detects the genome (DNA) of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, allowing sensitive detection of active infection.

Which samples are required?

A 5 mL blood sample collected in a K3 EDTA tube.

When should I choose the qPCR test?

The qPCR test is recommended for early infection detection, horses showing clinical signs or fever, and confirmation of active infection before antibodies become detectable.

How long does it take to receive the results?

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

Can the qPCR test detect infection before antibodies are present?

Yes. Because it detects the DNA of the pathogens rather than antibodies, qPCR is particularly useful during the early stages of infection before seroconversion occurs.