Infecciones Hospitalares

Real-time PCR

processed and reported within 24 to 48 business hours.
Shipping on Friday and Saturday is not recommended as
the laboratory is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Samples submitted Monday-Friday by 11am will be

Turn-around Time

Price is often a limiting factor when it comes to instituting
biosecurity programs. At the Core Facility we offer
reduced and competitive pricingfor samples submitted
in bulk. Time is also important as rapid intervention after
detection of an infectious agent can prevent disease
spread. Our quick turn-around time means you typically
receive results the same day as sample receipt so you
can make informed and prompt decisions to protect your
patients and hospital.

Advantages of Using The Core
Facility

developing respiratory orenteric signs compatible with
contagious diseases.
- Weekly or biweekly testing of environmental samples
(bedding, stalls, floor, equipment, feed, water).
- Confirmation of post-contamination clean up.
- Surveillance of patients during outbreaks.

- Screening of recently admitted patients with enteric or
respiratory signs.
- Daily surveillance of high risk patients and patientsImplementing biosecurity protocols in equine veterinary
hospitals significantly reduces the risk of environmental
contamination and infectious disease spread. Beneficial
monitoring and surveillance practices include:

Biosecurity and Monitoring

Real-time PCR is the most sensitive technique for nucleic
acid detection based on the measurement of a fluorescent
signal after the accumulation of a PCRproduct. Real-time
PCR assays have a forward primer, reverse primer and a
fluorescently labeled probe. Data collected in real time
significantly decreases false positive and negative results.

direct contact with infected patients, transient subclinical
shedders, contaminated feed, bedding and equipment.
Performing weekly or biweekly contamination checks of
housing, equipment and surfaces willreduce the likelihood
of spreading disease. Because contamination commonly
occurs at low levels, a highly sensitive method of testing
needs to be used. Real-time PCR is sensitive enough to
detect low copies of the target pathogens, and allows for
a speedy turn-around time.

Biosecurity programs protect the health of patients by
limiting exposure to potentially infectious agents. Inhospital settings this is extremely important as immune
compromised patients are even more susceptible to these
pathogens. Enteric and respiratory diseases can spread by

Why should I institute a biosecurity program at my
hospital?

The Real-time PCR Research and Diagnostics Core Facility
is proud to offer the first diagnostic biosecurity
program to support cost-effective environmental
andpatient testing at your hospital. Each of the three
pre-established biosecurity testing options have been
designed to address the most common and potentially
infectious pathogens in a hospital setting. Don’t see what
you’re looking for? Customizable panels are also available
to suit your specific needs. Please call the lab for details
and pricing.

Emerging and nosocomial diseases are a growingconcern
in the veterinary community.
Biosecurity practices
instituted at veterinary hospitals have the goal to minimize
environmental contamination and prevent spread of
infectious organisms amongst hospitalized patients.
Determining which diseases should be controlled and
understanding their biology is key to every biosecurity
program. When determining the infectious nature of a
patientor even investigating apparent infectious disease
outbreaks, it is essential to use accurate and quick
diagnostic tools.

AFFORDABLE BIOSECURITY FOR
YOUR HOSPITAL - A PEACE OF MIND

Respiratory Panel - Submit nasal swab/wash,
tracheal wash, or guttural pouch lavage in a red top
tube (swabs), or leak proof container (washes).

Enteric Panel - submit pre-enriched feces and
fresh feces....