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Test: PMSG (Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotrophin)
Suitable Sample:
  • SERUM
Unsuitable Sample:
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 2 mL whole blood
Turnaround Time:
  • Five (5) Days
Request/ Test Included in:
  • Request test
Comments:

Measures PMSG(Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotrophin) produced by endometrial cups from 40-120 days of gestation.

Oestrone sulphate should be used to confirm pregnancy and the presence of a live foal after 100days

Date Updated: 29/07/2008
 
Abbreviations: SERUM = plain clotted sample (serum) tube
EDTA = potassium EDTA tube
LH = lithium heparin tube
FL = fluoride EDTA tube
CIT = trisodium citrate tube
N/A = not applicable/ available