We offer a virological examination of horse samples against Equine Parvovirus and Hepacivirus for antibodies and/or virus DNA/RNA. Sample material can be deposited as whole blood, EDTA blood, serum or liver biopsy.

For a reliable results, please consider the following instructions:
– Serum samples 2-5mL (or EDTA) should always be sent frozen/cooled.
– For antibody determination the sample can be sent uncooled.

Please only send liver biopsies for scientific interest/research
– Always send liver biopsies on dry ice (without medium), biopsies will not be processed without dry ice.

Upon interest, please fill out the contact form.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at virologie@ruhr-uni-bochum.de.