New Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel
The AHDC is now offering a new Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel for a special fee of $198 to test for the ten most often requested infectious causes of fever of unknown origin in the horse.
Tests Included in the PCR Panel
- Equine herpesvirus 1 and 4 PCRs
- Equine adenovirus 1 and 2 PCRs
- Equine rhinitis virus A and B PCRs
- Influenza A virus (matrix) PCR
- Equine arteritis virus PCR
- Streptococcus equi PCR
- Anaplasma phagocytophilum PCR
- Potomac Horse Fever (Neorickettsia risticii) PCR
- Beta Coronavirus (Equine Enteric Coronavirus) PCR
- Salmonella Culture
Three different specimens (respiratory sample, enteric sample, EDTA whole blood) are required to run this panel:
| Test | Sample Required |
|---|---|
| Equine herpesvirus 1 and 4 PCRs Equine adenovirus 1 and 2 PCRs Equine rhinitis virus A and B PCRs Influenza A virus (matrix) PCR Equine arteritis virus PCR Streptococcus equi PCR | Respiratory sample, submit one of the following:
|
| Anaplasma phagocytophilum PCR Equine herpesvirus 1 and 4 PCRs Potomac Horse Fever (Neorickettsia risticii) PCR | EDTA whole blood or spleen |
| Beta coronavirus (Equine Enteric Coronavirus) PCR Salmonella Culture | Feces or colon contents or colon |
*Submit swabs in virus transport media OR in sterile vial with 2-3 drops sterile saline, (bacterial gel transport media is not appropriate for PCR).
Normal turnaround time is 2-3 days. When expedited testing is required (PCR only), a single STAT fee of $70 is applied and covers STAT priority testing of all PCR assays on this panel.
Test Code: EFUOP
This panel is not a comprehensive list of etiologies of fever of unknown origin in the horse. For an extended list of diagnostic testing that might be applicable to equine fever of unknown origin cases, please see the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin Diagnostic Plan. Please contact Veterinary Support Services with any questions (607) 253-3900.