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Nuclear inclusion X testing of Pacific Razor clams from select locations in Washington and Alaska

Published by U.S. Geological Survey | Department of the Interior | Catalog Last Checked: August 01, 2026 at 02:59 AM | Dataset Last Updated: October 28, 2021 at 12:00 AM
A quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay was developed to detect nuclear inclusion X (NIX) in Pacific razor clams, and assay specificity was confirmed by chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH). Both tests were applied to evaluate NIX infections in wild Pacific razor clams collected during spring 2019. Consistent with results from earlier histopathological assessments, qPCR and CISH indicated 100% prevalence in razor clams from two Washington beaches and 0% prevalence from two Alaskan beaches.

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