PMSG (Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin) / eCG (Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 124


Determination of pregnancy between day 45 and 100.

Material

Serum or heparin plasma 0.5 ml

Method

Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Species list

Horse, donkey

Duration

Horse: 1–3 working days;
Donkey: 5–8 working days

Remark

  • PMSG can be detected for a while after resorption or abortion, although there is no live foetus anymore.
  • An intact pregnancy should therefore be confirmed after the 110th day by means of an oestrone sulphate test.
  • This service may not be available in some countries for donkeys.