Rhodococcus equi (R. hoagii) - PCR

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8102

Material

swab without medium (nose, navel), bronchoaleolar lavage, tracheal lavage, faeces

Method

realtime PCR

Duration

1 - 3 days

Remark

  • Because of the sensitivity of PCR, it is possible to also identify clinically healthy carriers.
  • If PCR detection is positive, the virulence factor gene vapA will be automatically detected at no additional cost.