IMPROVED STRANGLES (STREPTOCOCCUS EQUI) PCR TEST
Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory To: Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Practice Managers From: Dr. Amar Patil, Lab Director, NJDA Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory Subject: Improvement to the strangles Streptococcus equi PCR The New Jersey Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory (AHDL) would like to inform you that we have validated a new and improved PCR test for Streptococcus equi subsp. equi (strangles). This new test has proven to be more sensitive and specific to detect causative bacterium of strangles. The new test does not detect S. equi subsp. zooepidemicus as the organism does not cause strangles. Please note that sample submission instructions have not changed. Acceptable samples for the test remain as follows: 1) Nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal, guttural pouch, abscess swab 2) Nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal, guttural pouch wash The price of test has dropped from $45 to $37. Turnaround time is 2-3 business days. Please visit the smart phone friendly AHDL website to learn more about our expertise, quality, and services: www.jerseyvetlab.nj.gov . We appreciate your feedback. Please take the customer satisfaction survey on the AHDL website: http://jerseyvetlab.nj.gov/contact/survey/
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