IDEXX Streptococcus equi (S. equi) RealPCR™ and Culture ID Test

Reduce the time needed to identify and isolate contagious horses or asymptomatic horses shedding intermittently.

Our highly specific and sensitive S. equi polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test helps detect the presence of S. equi DNA.

Plus, we automatically provide a culture identification of beta hemolytic Streptococcus organisms to allow for confirmation of a positive PCR result.

(Positives must be considered presumptive until confirmed by culture because PCR cannot distinguish between dead and live organisms).

It’s the only protocol available that provides confirmation to support a confident diagnosis.
IDEXX Streptococcus equin (S. equi) RealPCR and Culture ID Test

Sample requirements

Collect nasal or guttural pouch washes in buffered saline into a sterile, screw-top container. Or submit nasal swabs in transport media without charcoal.

Turnaround times

The IDEXX S. equi RealPCR and Culture ID Test is performed daily, Monday–Friday.

  • PCR results are available within 48 hours.
  • Culture identification test results are available within 72 hours of sample receipt.

PCR testing is a service performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.