Respiratory panel

Clostridium difficile antigen Clostridium perfringens antigen Faecal culture Worm egg count Coronavirus Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species faeces 1-4 days Minimum 2 days Price on request Microbiology Equine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None Test Submission Form Submission / Request form

Streptococcus equi (Strangles) ELISA

ELISA test that detects two specific antigens (A and C). Results ≤ 0.2 for both antigens are considered negative and indicate that the animal is unlikely to have been exposed to S. equi 2 weeks prior to sampling or be a carrier. Results 0.3 to 0.4 for either antigen are considered suspect and indicate that […]

Streptococcus equi ELISA (Paired Sera)

Results 0.3 to 0.4 for either antigen are considered suspect and indicate that recent exposure to S. equi may have occurred. A follow up sample taken 10-21 days after the first sample should be tested to look for a rising titre. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum 5 days €60.00 Biochemistry Equine Related […]

Rhodococcos equi Serology

“ELISA assay to detect antibodies to Rhodococcus equi virulence associated protein A (VapA) strain in serum (clotted) samples and provides measured titres. Results will not prove active infection but will indicate the degree of exposure to and antibody production against the virulent strain. In the presence of clinical signs, a high titre may indicate the […]

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 & […]