Mouse Serology Panel
The Mouse Serology Panel is a diagnostic tool designed to detect antibodies against five significant pathogens affecting mice: Mouse Hepatitis Virus (MHV), Mouse Parvovirus (MPV), Minute Virus of Mice (MVM), Theiler’s Murine Encephalomyelitis Virus (TMEV), and Rotavirus. This panel utilizes advanced indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA), ensuring precise identification of exposure to these infectious agents.
Test name
Mouse Serology Panel
Test Code
A114
Section
Immunodiagnostics
Species
Mouse
Specimen
1 ml heparinized Plasma
Collection Guidelines.
- Collect an adequate amount of blood in a plain green-top tube
- Centrifuge to separate the plasma. Transfer the clear serum into a new, leak-proof plain red-top tube and label it as “Plasma.”
- Excessively hemolyzed samples are not suitable for this test.
- Unspun samples will not be accepted.
- Refrigerate sample at 4oC until shipment.
Turnaround time
14-21 Days
Packing Instructions
Label each sample with the animal’s name and a unique identifier, using a permanent marker or a secure adhesive label. Ensure the submittal form is completed with the animal’s information and relevant medical history.
References
- Fox, J. G., et al. (2023). Laboratory Animal Medicine, 4th Edition. Academic Press.
- Bhatt, P. N., et al. (2022). “Serological detection of viral infections in laboratory mice.” Journal of Comparative Pathology, 191(1), 12-24.
- Smith, A. L., et al. (2022). “Impact of murine viral infections on research outcomes: A focus on MHV, MPV, and MVM.” Veterinary Pathology, 59(3), 345-357.
- Harkness, J. E., & Wagner, J. E. (2023). The Biology and Medicine of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits, 6th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
- Schoondermark-Van de Ven, E. M., et al. (2023). “Comprehensive serological screening for viral infections in laboratory mice.” Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 35(5), 456-465.
