/* Prefixamos tudo com .content para não afetar o resto do site */ .content { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333; margin: 0; padding: 20px; } .content h2 { color: #DA556A; margin-top: 20px; } .content ul { list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0; } .content li { padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; } .content .highlight { background-color: #FDECEA; padding: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #DA556A; margin-bottom: 20px; } .content .toggle-btn { display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #DA556A; color: white; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; cursor: pointer; } .content .toggle-btn:hover { background-color: #C23D51; } .content .expandable { display: none; margin-top: 20px; } Our Equine Piroplasmosis qPCR Test provides accurate detection of the genome of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, the primary agents responsible for Equine Piroplasmosis. This test is ideal for early infection detection and during febrile peaks. Product Overview qPCR Test: Detects the genome of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, providing highly sensitive detection of piroplasms. Sample Requirements 5 mL of blood - collect blood in K3 EDTA tube for qPCR Turnaround Time Standard Processing: Results in 2 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory. Clients are responsible for organizing and covering the costs of sending the samples to the laboratory. What is Piroplasmosis? Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease of horses caused by the intraerythrocytic protozoan parasites Babesia caballi and Theileria equi. These agents are transmitted through a tick vector. Infected animals may remain carriers of these blood parasites for long periods and act as sources of infection for other ticks. Clinical Signs Incubation period: 12 to 19 days for T. equi and 10 to 30 days for B. caballi. Per-acute form: Rare, with only clinical observation being moribund or dead animals. Acute form: Fever, reduced appetite, elevated respiratory and pulse rates, congestion of mucous membranes, dark red urine, smaller and drier faecal balls, anaemia, and/or icterus. Subacute form: Similar to acute form but with weight loss and intermittent fever. Chronic form: Mild inappetence, poor performance, weight loss. Transmission Babesia caballi sporozoites invade red blood cells (RBCs), transforming into trophozoites which divide into merozoites, capable of infecting new RBCs. Theileria equi sporozoites, inoculated into horses via a tick bite, invade lymphocytes, develop into schizonts, and release merozoites that invade RBCs. Prevention Sanitary Prophylaxis: Testing and controlling tick exposure, using repellents, acaricides, and regular inspections, controlling and eradicating the tick vector, and quarantining EP-positive animals. Medical Prophylaxis: No current biological products are available. How It Works How It Works 🛒 Purchase the Test: Select and buy the test online. 📧 Receive Instructions: After payment confirmation, receive instructions for sample collection. ✨ Sample Collection: Your veterinarian collects the sample. 📄 Download Submission Form: Download the printable submission form here. 📮 Send Samples: Send to our lab by regular mail or express delivery to:Equigerminal LabRua Eduardo Correia, Nº133030-507 Coimbra, PORTUGAL 📄 Receive Results: Get the result certificate by email. More Info View More Info For more detailed information on the qPCR Test, please visit our website. Visit our detailed diagnosis page FAQs View FAQs How does the qPCR test work? The qPCR test detects the genome of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi. What types of samples are required? 5 mL of blood collected in a K3 EDTA tube. Turnaround time? Typically 2 working days.
