Name: New Equine Virus (NEV) Viral Load
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 54.0 GBP

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New Equine Virus (NEV) Viral Load

Pathogen test: NEV Viral Load Purpose: This molecular test identifies the NEV genome in circulating blood to quantify the viral...

£54.00

Sample Requirements

5 mL - blood - K3 EDTA tube or 5 mL - Liquor (CSF).

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

5 to 10 working days

About the test

This molecular test detects the NEV genome in blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and quantifies the viral load.

The test is intended for monitoring active viral replication and should be interpreted together with serological results when assessing the horse's NEV infection status.

Why test?

This molecular test helps to:

Detect active NEV infection.
Quantify the circulating viral load.
Monitor disease progression over time.
Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic management.
Assess the potential risk of viral transmission.

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 a blood or CSF 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 your laboratory report by email.

Results

The viral load test reports one of the following outcomes:

Undetectable Viral Load

No NEV genome was detected above the assay detection limit.

Detectable Viral Load

NEV genome detected, indicating active viral replication.

Important: This test does not determine the overall NEV infection status. An undetectable viral load does not exclude infection and should be interpreted together with serological findings.

Additional information

This assay detects and quantifies the NEV genome using molecular methods.

Viral load testing is primarily used to monitor active infection and evaluate changes in viral replication over time. Results should always be interpreted alongside the horse's clinical history, veterinary examination and, when appropriate, serological testing.

FAQs

Which samples can be submitted?

The test can be performed using 5 mL of blood collected in a K3 EDTA tube or 5 mL of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected in a sterile tube.

What does the viral load test detect?

The test detects and quantifies the NEV genome present in the submitted sample.

Does an undetectable viral load mean the horse is free of infection?

No. An undetectable viral load indicates that the virus was not detected above the assay's detection limit but does not exclude infection.

When is viral load testing recommended?

It is recommended for monitoring active infection and assessing changes in viral replication over time.

How long does it take to receive the results?

Results are available within 5 to 10 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory.