Equine Infectious Disease Serology Panel
Test name
Equine Infectious Disease Serology Panel
Test Code
E180
Section
Immunodiagnostics
Species
Equine
Specimen
2 ml Serum
Collection Guidelines
- Collect an adequate amount of blood in a plain red-top tube or serum separator tube (yellow-top tube). Allow it to clot at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes before separation.
- Centrifuge to separate the serum. Transfer the clear serum into a new, leak-proof plain red-top tube and label it as “serum.”
- 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
- Knowles, D. P., & Kappmeyer, L. S. (2018). Advances in Diagnostic Testing for Equine Piroplasmosis. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 30(2), 165–176.
- Dubey, J. P., & Howe, D. K. (2020). Sarcocystis neurona and Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis: An Overview. Veterinary Parasitology, 277, 109013.
- Timoney, J. F. (2016). The Biology of Streptococcus equi: An Update. Equine Veterinary Journal, 48(4), 395–400.
- Long, M. T., & Ostlund, E. N. (2019). Diagnostic Advances in West Nile Virus and Neurologic Diseases in Horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 33(2), 695–703.
