Mycoplasma hyosynoviae PCR

Section: Molecular Diagnostics

Fee: $38.50

Turnaround Time: 1 – 2 business days

Days Test Started: Wednesday, Friday

Species: Porcine

Specimen

Name

Container

Minimum Amount

Joint swab

Viral Transport Medium/Leakproof Tube


Joint fluid

Sealed, Leakproof Container or WhirlPack

5-8 ml


Lung

Sealed, Leakproof Container or WhirlPack

Several samples of lesioned lung


Tonsil

Sealed, Leakproof Container or WhirlPack


Oral Fluid

Sealed, Leakproof Plastic Conical Tube

5 - 8 ml


Nasal swab

Viral Transport Medium/ Leakproof Tube


Pericardium, pleura

Sealed, Leakproof Container or WhirlPack


Synovial membrane

Sealed, Leakproof Container or WhirlPack


Collection Information

GENERAL - Label all containers with appropriate information - Animal ID, Owner Name, Veterinarian, Sample Type, Date.
REFRIGERATION - Refrigerate all samples until shipment.
SWAB (fecal, respiratory, tissue, purulent) - Synthetic (Dacron/polyester) swabs are recommended. Swabs should be placed in a viral transport system (examples: Viral Culturette, Becton Dickinson; Universal Transport Medium, Copan Diagnostics) or in a sterile, leakproof tube with 0.5 ml sterile. Please only utilize bacterial culturette systems for bacterial culture.
FRESH TISSUES - Collect tissues in sterile/clean containers (plastic jars or sealable plastic bags). Separate tissues in different containers and label with tissue type, animal ID, and owner name.
ORAL FLUID - Submit oral fluid in a leakproof container (i.e. plastic conical tube) with appropriate labeling.

Shipping Information

OVERNIGHT - Ship overnight in an insulated shipper with ice packs (pack absorptive material to collect moisture) DO NOT SHIP OVER THE WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY - NO SATURDAY DELIVERY
LEAKS - Ensure all samples are in leakproof packages and clearly labeled with Tissue Type/Animal ID/Owner Name. Include absorptive material to collect any leaks - double bag any fresh tissues.
PAPERWORK - Package paperwork separately in a waterproof, sealable plastic bag. Ensure paperwork is complete and specimens are labeled for easy matching. If you are using CF.755 Multiple Animal Continuation Form, please include a hard copy and email a copy to addl@purdue.edu.
SWAB - Ship swabs in a sealed container with the appropriate media or in the proper commercial swab transport device.
FRESH TISSUES - If shipping different tissue types, clearly label each container with the owner and animal ID (if applicable) and sample/tissue type. Double bag ALL fresh tissues.
ORAL FLUID - Ensure the container is securely sealed and labeled.

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