Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
Biopharma: This test is available for use in clinical trials or research purposes only.
Expected Turnaround Time
7 days
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.
Clinical Information
Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) is a viral disease primarily affecting livestock such as cattle, horses, and swine, with symptoms including fever, oral lesions, and vesicles on the skin. Clinically, VSV is important because it can mimic other vesicular diseases like foot-and-mouth disease, posing a risk for misdiagnosis and affecting livestock trade and animal health. This assay detects the VSV-G envelope gene.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements
Blood should be drawn into the SST tube, which contains a gel separator that helps to separate the serum from blood cells after centrifugation. The tube should be allowed to clot at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes and then centrifuged.
Specimen Stability
- Whole blood in SST: 48 hours
- Refrigerated serum: 48 hours
- Frozen serum: long term
Storage Requirements
- Whole blood in SST: 2°C to 8°C
- Refrigerated serum: 2°C to 8°C
- Frozen serum: ≤ -15°C
Shipping Recommendations
- Whole blood in SST: REFRIGERATED, Protect from extreme temperature with ice pack. Separate ice pack from specimen.
- Refrigerated serum: REFRIGERATED, Protect from extreme temperature with ice pack. Separate ice pack from specimen.
- Frozen serum: FROZEN, Ship samples on dry ice.
Specimen Rejection Criteria
Improper specimen labeling; Insufficient sample volume; Specimens beyond stability
Test Details
Test Method
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Methodology Category
Molecular
Regulatory Status
RUO