Lab Section: Referral
Description: This test detects the nucleic acid of the Mycoplasma hyosynoviae bacteria
Min Sample Volume:
Collection Container: unbreakable, leak-proof container
Coolant: Refrigerate. Ship in insulated container with ice packs
Test Target: Nucleic Acid
Test Days: M, Th
Test Turnaround (business days): 3-5 days
This test is appropriate for detecting the bacteria Mycoplasma hyosynoviae in joint fluid or joint tissue. Joint fluid is the preferred specimen. It is not appropriate to test respiratory samples since this organism is found in the nasal and pharyngeal secretions and lungs of healthy pigs.
Name: | Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. |
Address: | College of Vet Medicine |
Address: | Iowa State University |
City/State/Zipcode: | Ames IA 50011 |
Province/Country: | USA |
Phone: | 515-294-1950 |
Fax: | 515-294-5423 |
Web address: | vetmed.iastate.edu/diagnostic-lab |