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NEV New Equine Virus, viral load

Name: NEV New Equine Virus, viral load
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 61.5 EUR

Test that measures how much new equine virus is in your horse's blood right now. Pathogen test: NEV Viral Load...

€61.50 Incl. VAT

About

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.

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.

Sample

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

5 to 10 working days

How it works

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

📧 Receive instructions: after payment confirmation you receive sample collection instructions by e-mail.

🩺 Your veterinarian collects the sample: this test must be collected by a veterinarian, who collects the samples described above under Sample.

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

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

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

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.

More

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.