Is it worthwhile to send a sample collected after the animal has started treatment?
It is up to the discretion of the veterinarian. While antibiotics or other various treatments will not inhibit the PCR process, there is a chance that treatment will diminish the presence of the pathogen(s) of interest beyond detection. If possible, a pre-treated sample that has been kept cold (either in the freezer or refrigerator) would be preferable.
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