What is recommended?
Mycoplasma agassizii PCR
Why?
Mycoplasma agassizii is associated with respiratory disease in terrestrial tortoises. Testing may be relevant when adding a tortoise to a group or before breeding or sale.
When is it useful?
- New animal or quarantine
- Before introduction to a collection
- Before breeding
- Before sale
What are the limitations?
A negative PCR result applies only to the submitted sample and does not prove that the animal is free from the pathogen. The appropriate specimen and timing depend on the animal and test.
Price: Pricing available at launch
Kit: The kit includes the required materials and step-by-step instructions. ERHR confirms the specimen method for your animal and test before dispatch.
Expected process: Order the kit, link the animal, collect and return the sample, then view the laboratory result on the animal record.