Guinea Pig Serology Panel
The Guinea Pig Serology Panel is a comprehensive diagnostic tool designed to detect antibodies against multiple pathogens commonly associated with diseases in guinea pigs. This panel tests for the presence of antibodies against Sendai virus, pneumonia virus of mice (PVM), Encephalitozoon cuniculi (ECUN), parainfluenza virus type-3 (PI3), lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), Clostridium piliforme, and guinea pig adenovirus.
2 ml Serum
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.
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.
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