If the PCR is negative or indeterminant, a RIBA will be performed. See our Test Request Form page for further information. Pleural fluid and tissue biopsys are also appropriate. Appropriate specimens include nasopharyngeal or throat swabs and urine. Appropriate specimens include nasopharyngeal or throat swabs, urine and cerebrospinal fluid.
Appropriate specimens are the animal head or brain and spinal cord.
Entire bats may be submitted. Appropriate specimens include bronchial biopsy, bronchial washing, broncho-alveolar lavage, lung, nasopharyngeal swab, pleural fluid, sputum and throat swab. Rotavirus - fecals only. Appropriate specimens include nasopharyngeal and throat swabs, and urine. Tissue biopsy and cerebrospinal fluid is also appropriate.