Supply of Equine Long Nasal Swabs

Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species — — 8.00 each — Equine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None

Streptococcus equi Subsp. equi (Strangles) PCR

This test detects the presence of Streptococcus equi subsp. equi (Strangles) by PCR. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Nasal swab/abscess swab/fluid 2 days €52.50 PCR Equine Related test(s) Nasal swab, Antibiotic sensitivity Related article(s) ** Samples must be received before 10.00 a.m. Monday-Thursday in order to avail of 2 working day turnaround. Please […]

Streptococcus equi Subsp. equi

This test is used to detect Streptococcus equi subsp. equi (Strangles) only in nasal samples or abscess swabs. The detection or identification of other bacteria is not included. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Nasal swab 2-4 days €25.00 Micro Equine Related test(s) Nasal swab, Antibiotic sensitivity Related article(s) None

Rhodococcus equi – VapA PCR

This test detects the presence of virulent Rhodococcus equi in various sample types through the PCR detection of the Virulence associated plasmid A (VapA). VapA is found in virulent R. equi only. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Nasal swab/Abscess swab/Tracheal lavage/other 2 days €52.50 PCR Equine Related test(s) Rhodococcus equi – Cholesterol oxidase […]

Rhodococcus equi Combined PCR (VapA & ChoE)

This test detects the presence of Rhodococcus equi in various sample types through the PCR detection of the cholesterol oxidase (ChoE) gene and the Virulence associated plasmid A (VapA). Detection of ChoE indicates that R. equi is present in the sample while detection of VapA indicates that virulent R. equi is present in the sample. […]

Rhodococcus equi – Cholesterol oxidase (ChoE) PCR

This test detects the presence of Rhodococcus equi in various sample types through the PCR detection of the cholesterol oxidase (ChoE) gene. ChoE is found in virulent and avirulent R. equi. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Nasal swab/Abscess swab/Tracheal lavage/other 2 days €52.50 PCR Equine Related test(s) Rhodococcus equi combined PCR (VapA & […]

Nasal Swab

This test is used to identify bacteria in nasal samples which may be the cause of infection. An aerobic culture & antibiotic sensitivity* is carried out (*where appropriate). Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Nasal / nasopharyngeal swab containing transport medium 2-3 days €30.00 Micro All Related test(s) Antibiotic sensitivity, Strep. equi, Strep. equi […]