Division II Procedures for surveillance and confirmation of infection with Bonamia ostreae
United Kingdom
For the purpose of surveillance and confirmation of the presence of or to rule out a suspicion of infection with Bonamia ostreae in accordance with the requirements laid down in Section II of Part 5 to Annex I, the diagnostic methods and corresponding procedures to be used shall be in accordance with the guidelines laid down in the following Table 5.1.
Table 5.1
Guidelines for the use of diagnostic methods for the surveillance programmes and to rule out or confirm infection with Bonamia ostreae
| Method | Targeted surveillance | Presumptive diagnosis | Confirmatory diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart or gill imprints | X | X | X, or |
| Histopathology | X | X, or | |
| In situ hybridisation | X, and | ||
| PCR | X | X | X, and |
| Sequencing | X |