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EEE Eastern Equine Encephalitis, RT-qPCR

Name: EEE Eastern Equine Encephalitis, RT-qPCR
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 61.5 EUR

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

€61.50 Mat TVA

About

The RT-qPCRtest detects thegenome (RNA) of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus.

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), also referred to as triple E, is a viral illness transmitted to humans and horses by the bite of an infected mosquito. The insects pick up the virus from biting an infected bird.

Clinical signs

EEE virus affects the nervous system and infected animals may develop:

Fever
Depression
Behavioural changes
Impaired vision
Muscle twitches
Circling
Head pressing
Difficulty swallowing
Paralysis
Convulsions

Horses infected with EEE often do not survive.

Transmission

The virus is transmitted to horses and humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes acquire the virus from infected birds.

Transmission occurs mainly during the wet summer months.

Prevention

Vaccination against Eastern Equine Encephalitis is available for horses.
Control mosquito populations where possible.
Reduce exposure of horses to mosquitoes to decrease the risk of infection.

Results

The RT-qPCR test detects the genome (RNA) of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus.

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

Who collects the sample? Your veterinarian. See Sample for the material and the volume this test requires.

How should the sample be sent? Keep it cool and send it by tracked courier as soon as it is collected. Shipping is arranged and paid for by the client.

What happens if the sample arrives unsuitable? We contact you before processing and ask for a new sample.

Can other tests be added to the same sample? Often yes, if the material and the volume allow it. Ask us before shipping.

How long does it take? See Turnaround. The count starts when the sample arrives at the laboratory, not when you order.