| RT | Reverse transcription |
| qPCR | Quantitative Polymerase chain reaction |
| BTV | Bluetongue virus |
| WOAH | World Organization for Animal Health |
| FPCs | Filter paper cards |
| TCID50 | Tissue Culture Infectious Dose 50% |
| gc | Genetic copies |
| VL | Viral load |
| CPE | Cytopathic effect |
| FBS | Fetal bovine serum |