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Oosterse paardenencefalitis, RT-qPCR

Name: Oosterse paardenencefalitis, RT-qPCR
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 61.5 EUR

Pathogeentest De RT-qPCR test detecteert het genoom (RNA) van het virus van de oosterse paardenencefalitis (EEE). Monster 5 ml...

€61.50 Incl. BTW

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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.

Klinische tekenen

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.

Transmissie

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.

Preventie

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.

Resultaten

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

Voorbeeld

5 mL - blood - K3 EDTA tube

5mL - liquor (CSF) - sterile tube

Doorlooptijd

2 to 5 working days

Hoe het werkt

🛒 Koop de test: kies de test en koop hem online.

📧 Ontvang de instructies: na bevestiging van de betaling ontvangt u de instructies voor het afnemen van het monster per e-mail.

📄 Vul het formulier in: print het inzendformulier en vul het in met de identificatie van het dier.

✨ Neem het monster af: trek 20 tot 40 haren met wortel (bulbus) uit en plak ze in het gemarkeerde vak op het formulier, of laat uw dierenarts bloed afnemen in een K3-EDTA-buis.

📮 Stuur het naar het laboratorium: Equigerminal, S.A., HIESE, Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro, 25, Quinta Vale do Espinhal, 3230-343 Penela, PORTUGAL.

📊 Ontvang het rapport: het gecertificeerde rapport wordt uitgegeven zodra de analyse is gevalideerd.

Veelgestelde vragen

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.