2 sterile swabs (nasal, deep pharyngeal or conjunctival) submitted dry without transport media, and 1 culturette. All swabs samples from the same site.
Test Description
Canine Respiratory PCR Panel (Canine influenza virus (H3N8), Pan Influenza (detects all Influenza Type A, including H3N2; when positive, confirmation by H3N2 specific qPCR), H5N1 influenza virus, canine adenovirus type 2, canine distemper virus, canine herpesvirus, canine parainfluenza virus, canine resp. coronavirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma cynos, Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus), and SARS‑CoV‑2 PCR add‑on panel.
Canine Respiratory PCR panel to which evaluation for SARS‑CoV‑2 PCR has been added to determine whether the respiratory signs being exhibited could be related to the typical etiologic agents (CT995) or potentially SARS‑CoV‑2.
Interferences: Previous or current antibiotic usage may interfere with PCR test results.