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.
Test name
Guinea Pig Serology Panel
Test Code
A117
Section
Immunodiagnostics
Species
Avian & Exotics
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., & Anderson, L. C. (2023). Laboratory Animal Medicine. Academic Press.
- Harkness, J. E., & Wagner, J. E. (2022). The importance of pathogen surveillance in guinea pig colonies. Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 51(3), 321–329.
- Deng, J., et al. (2021). Advances in serological testing for zoonotic pathogens in rodents. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 1080.
- National Research Council (2020). Guidelines for maintaining SPF colonies in research settings. National Academies Press.
