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  • ACTH Stimulation, Canine (Baseline & 2-hour)
    Code: 126
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST) each. Centrifuge and remove serum from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Write actual time drawn on the tube.

    Minimum:

    0.2mL serum (SST) each

    Storage:

    Refrigerate. Freeze if stored more than 3 days

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Procedure Sampling Time:

    Pre and 2-hour post drug: (See test procedure section)

    Reference Range:

    Baseline cortisol: 1.0-5.0ug/dL. ACTH post stimulation: 10-20ug/dL. Values above 20ug/dL in the post ACTH cortisol assay are suggestive of hyperadrenocorticism. However, these results are not specific for hyperadrenocorticism. Dogs with a variety of disease processes may have ACTH stimulation assay results in the same range as dogs with hyperadrenocorticism. The diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism must be further substantiated by appropriate clinical signs and other laboratory assay results. Baseline cortisol results that are low or below limit of detection, which fail to increase with the administration of ACTH are consistent with hypoadrenocorticism.

    Submission Requirements:

    0.5mL serum per specimen (do not submit EDTA plasma)

    Suggested Protocol:

    Fast the patient approximately 12 hrs (preferred, not essential) and collect 3mL of blood. Centrifuge and separate at least 0.5mL of serum for a resting cortisol.

    Individual Test
    Test Details
  • ACTH Stimulation, Feline (Baseline, 30-minute, & 1-hour)
    Code: 126
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum each. (SST) Centrifuge and remove serum from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Write actual time drawn on the tube

    Minimum:

    0.2mL serum (SST) each

    Storage:

    Refrigerate. Freeze if stored more than 3 days

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Procedure Sampling Time:

    Pre, 30- and 60-min. post Drug: Synthetic ACTH Dosage: 0.125mg IM.

    Reference Range:

    Baseline cortisol: 1.0-5.0ug/dL Peak ACTH post cortisol: 5-15ug/dL Cortisol values greater than 15ug/dL in either of the post ACTH samples are supportive of hyperadrenocorticism. These results should be used in conjunction with the results of other laboratory tests and in association with appropriate clinical signs to establish a diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism. Hyperadrenocorticism is rare in cats.

    Submission Requirements:

    0.5mL serum per specimen (do not submit EDTA plasma)

    Suggested Protocol:

    Fast the patient approximately 12 hrs (preferred, not essential) and collect 3mL of blood. Centrifuge and separate at least 0.5mL of serum for a resting cortisol.

    Individual Test
    Test Details
  • Cytology FNA (One Site)
    Code: 339
    Specimens:

    Smears on glass slides and fluid in EDTA tube

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available in 1-2 days

  • Cytology FNA (Three Sites)
    Code: 339B
    Specimens:

    Smears on glass slides and fluid in EDTA tube

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available in 1-2 days

  • Cytology FNA (Two Sites)
    Code: 339A
    Specimens:

    Smears on glass slides and fluid in EDTA tube

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available in 1-2 days

  • Cytology Lymph Node (2-4 Sites)
    Code: 339C
    Specimens:

    Smears on glass slides and fluid in EDTA tube

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available in 1-2 days

  • Histopath (Five Tissues/Sites)
    Code: 364D
    Specimens:

    Tissue fixed in four times its own volume in 10% buffered formalin in a leak-proof container with parafilm wrapped around the lid. Thickness of specimen should be no greater than 0.5cm in greatest dimension.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    See 'Histopathology' Page

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days once received by lab

  • Histopath (Four Tissues/Sites)
    Code: 364C
    Specimens:

    Tissue fixed in four times its own volume in 10% buffered formalin in a leak-proof container with parafilm wrapped around the lid. Thickness of specimen should be no greater than 0.5cm in greatest dimension.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    See 'Histopathology' Page

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days once received by lab

  • Histopath (Seven Tissues/Sites)
    Code: 364F
    Specimens:

    Tissue fixed in four times its own volume in 10% buffered formalin in a leak-proof container with parafilm wrapped around the lid. Thickness of specimen should be no greater than 0.5cm in greatest dimension.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    See 'Histopathology' Page

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days once received by lab

  • Histopath (Single Tissue)
    Code: 364
    Specimens:

    Tissue fixed in four times its own volume in 10% buffered formalin in a leak-proof container with parafilm wrapped around the lid. Thickness of specimen should be no greater than 0.5cm in greatest dimension.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    See 'Histopathology' Page

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days once received by lab

  • Histopath (Six Tissues/Sites)
    Code: 364E
    Specimens:

    Tissue fixed in four times its own volume in 10% buffered formalin in a leak-proof container with parafilm wrapped around the lid. Thickness of specimen should be no greater than 0.5cm in greatest dimension.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    See 'Histopathology' Page

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days once received by lab

  • Histopath (Three Tissues/Sites)
    Code: 364B
    Specimens:

    Tissue fixed in four times its own volume in 10% buffered formalin in a leak-proof container with parafilm wrapped around the lid. Thickness of specimen should be no greater than 0.5cm in greatest dimension.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    See 'Histopathology' Page

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days once received by lab

  • Histopath (Two Tissues/Sites)
    Code: 364A
    Specimens:

    Tissue fixed in four times its own volume in 10% buffered formalin in a leak-proof container with parafilm wrapped around the lid. Thickness of specimen should be no greater than 0.5cm in greatest dimension.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    See 'Histopathology' Page

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days once received by lab

  • Zinc
    Code: 816
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available in 1-2 weeks

  • Tick Panel, Small
    Code: 343
    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-6 days

  • Toxoplasmosis Antibody, IgG & IgM, Canine/Feline
    Code: 391
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days; Freeze for longer storage.

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-7 days

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Interpretation:

    IgG titer and IgM titer given individually. Approximately 30% of dogs and cats in the US have antibodies to T. gondii. A positive titer indicates exposure, but does not confirm infection nor clinical diagnosis. Tentative diagnosis requires demonstration of a high IgM titer (>256) or a fourfold (or greater) increase in IgG titer in 2­3 weeks.

  • Toxoplasma gondii PCR
    Code: 432
    Specimens:

    1mL of whole blood (EDTA), TTW or BAL

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 7-10 days

  • Triglycerides
    Code: 392
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Tritrichomonas PCR
    Code: 832
    Specimens:

    1 tablespoon feces in sterile fecal collection tube/container

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-6 days

  • Trypsin-like Immunoreactivity (TLI), Canine / Feline
    Code: 174
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.75mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Freeze or Refrigerate

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Fasted animal (12-18 hours). Diabetic animals should be fasted 6-8 hours.

  • Trypsin-like Immunoreactivity (TLI ) and Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity (PLI) Canine / Feline
    Code: 390
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.75mL serum (SST)

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Fasted animal (12-18 hours). Diabetic animals should be fasted 6-8 hours.

  • Trypsin-like Immunoreactivity (TLI ), Cobalamin, & Folate Canine / Feline
    Code: 388
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.75mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Freeze or Refrigerate

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Fasted animal (12-18 hours). Diabetic animals should be fasted 6-8 hours.

  • Trypsin-like Immunoreactivity (TLI), Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity (PLI), Cobalamin, & Folate, Canine or Feline
    Code: 389
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (SST) from fasted animal (12-18 hours)

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Fasted animal (12-18 hours). Diabetic animals should be fasted 6-8 hours.

  • TSH
    Code: 331
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Interpretation:

    Increased canine TSH values (greater than 2.5 times normal) may occur in dogs with low T4 and untreated primary hypothyrodism. Sick, euthyroid dogs are expected to have low normal TSH concentrations with low T4.

  • Uric Acid
    Code: 845
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Urinalysis, Complete
    Code: 393
    Specimens:

    3mL urine (WTT)

    Minimum:

    1.5mL urine (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Microscopy, Clinitek

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    Free reflex MALB on protein positive samples

  • Urine Cortisol/Creatinine Ratio
    Code: 395
    Specimens:

    2mL urine (WTT)

    Minimum:

    1.5mL urine (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate or Freeze

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-7 days

  • Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
    Code: 396
    Specimens:

    1.5mL urine (RTT/WTT)

    Minimum:

    1mL urine (RTT /WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    Quantitative protein and creatinine measurement/chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL urine in WTT (no additives)

    Interferences:

    Hematuria, pyuria

  • Urinalysis w/ C&S (MIC)
    Code: 393C
    Specimens:

    3mL urine (WTT)

    Minimum:

    2mL urine (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Microscopy, Clinitek

    Availability:

    Daily with culture results to follow in

    Information:

    Free reflex MALB on protein positive samples

  • Urine Sedimentation
    Code: 397
    Specimens:

    3mL urine (WTT)

    Minimum:

    1mL urine (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Sedimentation/microscopy

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Vitamin D Profile
    Code: 830
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    1.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Separate from gel after centrifugation, Refrigerate or Freeze.

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-9 days

  • Von Willebrand Factor
    Code: 814
    Specimens:

    1mL citrated (BTT) plasma or EDTA plasma

    Storage:

    Freeze

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-3 days

    Information:

    (See test procedure section)

    Submission Requirements:

    One plastic citrated blood tube (BTT) or EDTA plasma (EDTA) must be filled as much as vacuum will allow. Invert several times to mix anticoagulant and blood, then centrifuge immediately. Separate plasma from cells. Use plastic pipette to transfer plasma to plain plastic tube and freeze. Label tube “citrated plasma” along with client’s last name.

    Interferences:

    Hemoylsis, inclusion of RBC’s in plasma, or clotted specimen

    Interpretation:

    vWF AG= Von Willebrand Factor antigen measured in an ELISA

  • Progesterone, Canine
    Code: 379
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (WTT) DO NOT use serum separator tubes

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available within 24-36 hours

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    1.5mL serum (WTT) DO NOT USE SST

    Canine:

    Serum progesterone in the dog should be <1ng/ml in proestrus. When progesterone rises to >2ng/ml, it is associated with the pre­ovulatory LH surge. Counting the day that this rise occurs as day 0, the fertile window occurs from day 2 to day 7.

  • Progesterone, Non-Canine
    Code: 422
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (WTT). DO NOT use serum/plasma separator tubes.

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 4-7 days

  • Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
    Code: 817
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (SST) or 5-10mL urine

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Electrophoresis

    Availability:

    Results available in 4-7 days

  • Protein, Total
    Code: 380
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automatic chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Prothrombin Time (PT)
    Code: 381
    Specimens:

    1mL citrated plasma (BTT). All blue top tubes must be filled to capacity for accurate analysis.

    Minimum:

    0.5mL citrated plasma (BTT)

    Storage:

    Centrifuge sample. Aliquot the plasma into a separate tube and keep refrigerated if specimen will arrive in the laboratory within 24 hours. Otherwise, freeze plasma within 1 hour of collection and submit frozen plasma to the laboratory.

    Method:

    Mechanical clot detection (Automated)

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    The blood to anticoagulant ratio is critical for accurate test results. If an inadequate blood sample is taken, results will be falsely prolonged. Clearly label tube as citrated plasma.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL citrated plasma (BTT). Tube must be filled as much as vacuum will allow. Invert several times to mix anticoagulant and blood and then centrifuge immediately. Separate plasma from cells. Transfer plasma to WTT, not another BTT. Label tube “citrated plasma” along with client’s last name.

  • PTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)
    Code: 383
    Specimens:

    1mL citrated plasma (BTT). All blue top tubes must be filled to capacity for accurate analysis.

    Minimum:

    0.3mL citrated plasma (BTT)

    Storage:

    Centrifuge sample. Aliquot the plasma into a separate tube and keep refrigerated if specimen will arrive in the laboratory within 24 hours. Otherwise, freeze plasma within 1 hour of collection and submit frozen plasma to the laboratory.

    Method:

    Mechanical clot detection/Amelung

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    The blood to anticoagulant ratio is critical for accurate test results. If an inadequate blood sample is taken, results will be falsely prolonged. Clearly label tube as citrated plasma.

    Submission Requirements:

    Citrated plasma (BTT). Tube must be filled as much as vacuum will allow. Invert several times to mix anticoagulant and blood and then centrifuge immediately. Separate plasma from cells. Transfer plasma to WTT, not another BTT. Label tube “citrated plasma” along with client’s last name.

    Interferences:

    Incorrect ratio of citrate to whole blood, clotted specimen, non-citrate anticoagulant.

  • Reticulocyte Count
    Code: 384
    Specimens:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    New Methylene Blue Stain

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Rheumatoid Factor
    Code: 504
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    Latex Agglutination

    Availability:

    Results available in 2­3 days

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Interferences:

    Osteoarthritis, fibrositis, polyarteritis nodosa, EDTA

    Interpretation:

    Positive or Negative

  • Rickettsia PCR
    Code: 429
    Specimens:

    2mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 4-10 days

  • Rickettsia IFA
    Code: 670
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 4-7 days

  • SDMA
    Code: 18
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • SDMA +Creat
    Code: 682
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Sodium
    Code: 677
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ISE/ chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Specific Gravity, Urine
    Code: 671
    Specimens:

    1mL urine (WTT)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL urine (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Refractometer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Stone Analysis
    Code: 394
    Specimens:

    Air-dried specimen in a clean, dry container.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Quantitative

    Availability:

    Results available in 1-2 weeks

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    Calculi in a clean, dry container

  • T4, Total
    Code: 387
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Interpretation:

    Reference values are provided as a general guideline, but each case must be individually evaluated considering numerous variables, including age, drug therapy and disease state.

  • Testosterone
    Code: 818
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-8 days

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Canine:

    Male, intact 1­7 ng/mL

    Feline:

    Male, intact 1­6 ng/ml

    Interferences:

    EDTA

  • Tick Panel
    Code: 120
    Specimens:

    2.5mL serum (SST) and 2mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA, ELISA, and PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-7 days

  • Lipase
    Code: 369
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated hematology analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Lipid Panel
    Code: 902
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated hematology analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Lyme IgG Antibody by Western Blot, Canine
    Code: 530
    Specimens:

    1 mL serum (SST) serum is the only acceptable sample

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Western blot

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • Lyme IFA
    Code: 370
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • Magnesium
    Code: 318
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Microflaria-knotts
    Code: 372
    Specimens:

    1ml whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Microscopy

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Myasthenia Gravis Assay
    Code: 532
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 10-14 days

  • Mycoplasma/Hemobartonella PCR Panel Feline Mycoplasma haemofelis , Mycoplasma haemominutum, Mycoplasma turiensis
    Code: 803
    Specimens:

    3mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-3 days

  • Neospora
    Code: 08
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • Non-Canine Thyroid Panel
    Code: 178
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    1.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate or Freeze

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    1. Tapazole – there are no specific hours post-pill that samples should be drawn. 2. T4 supplementation (Soloxine/L-Thyroxine) – sample should be drawn 4-8 hours post-pill.
    3. T3 supplementation (Cytomel) – sample should be drawn 2-3 hours post-pill.

  • Parathyroid Hormone & Ionized Calcium, Canine or Feline
    Code: 533
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum or EDTA plasma separated from clot within 1 hour of collection.

    Minimum:

    1mL serum or EDTA plasma clearly label all tubes

    Storage:

    Freeze. Refrigeration is also acceptable

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-7 days

    Interferences:

    Avoid hemolysis and lipemia

  • Parvovirus Antigen
    Code: 373
    Specimens:

    2mL of serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    1mL of serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Hemagglutination-Inhibition

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-6 days

  • Phenobarbital
    Code: 374
    Specimens:

    1mL of serum (WTT). DO NOT use a serum separator tube.

    Minimum:

    0.5mL of serum (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL serum (WTT), do not use SST

    Subtherapeutic Level:

    <15 ug/ml Therapeutic level 15­40 ug/ml Possible toxic level >40 ug/ml The biological half­life of Phenobarbital in the dog ranges from 37–75 hours. The steady state is generally only achieved after 2­3 weeks of drug therapy. Due to patient variability (sensitivity and tolerance) serum Phenobarbital values must be evaluated in conjunction with the patient’s clinical signs. * If patient is on both potassium bromide and Phenobarbital, we recommend monitoring serum levels of both drugs.

  • Phosphorus (Inorganic)
    Code: 375
    Specimens:

    0.5mL of serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL of serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Platelet Count
    Code: 376
    Specimens:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated methodology with manual blood smear review

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • PLI (Quantitative)
    Code: 24
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Potassium
    Code: 377
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Premium Canine Thyroid Panel TT4, TT3, FT4 by ED, FT3, T4AA, T3AA, TgAA
    Code: 177
    Specimens:

    3mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Interferences:

    Gross hemolysis/lipemia

  • Heartworm Antibody, Feline
    Code: 349
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST) or heparinized plasma (GTT)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST), or heparinized plasma (GTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA/EIA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Heartworm Antigen / Fecal Combo
    Code: 412
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST) or heparinized plasma and 1 tablespoon of fresh feces in fecal collection tube

    Minimum:

    0.3 mL serum (SST) or heparinized plasma and 1 tablespoon of fresh feces in fecal collection tube

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA/EIA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    All positive results are verified by repeat analysis. Whole blood is only stable up to 3 days for heartworm testing.

  • Heartworm Antigen
    Code: 360
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST) or heparinized plasma (GTT)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST), or heparinized plasma (GTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA/EIA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    All positive results are verified by repeat analysis. Whole blood is only stable up to 3 days for heartworm testing.

  • Hematocrit
    Code: 811
    Specimens:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated hematology analyzer or hematocrit centrifuge

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Hemoglobin
    Code: 527
    Specimens:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated hematology analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
    Code: 810
    Specimens:

    3mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated hematology analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Herpesvirus PCR
    Code: 424
    Specimens:

    Canine: 1mL fluid (from older dogs) can be nasal, vaginal, or oropharyngeal secretions. Aseptically collect body fluid. Transfer body fluid into a leak-proof tube. Tissues can include lung, liver, adrenal gland, kidney, and brain (puppies). Collect tissue sample in a leakproof container. If sending different tissue types please clearly label the tissue on the container. Feline: Swabs should be nasal AND conjunctival. Synthetic swabs are recommended for sample collection. Swabs should be placed in a viral transport system. A complete specimen collection and transport system is also available (Viral Culturette, Becton Dickinson).Do not use Amies agar with or without charcoal. Place synthetic swabs (rather than cotton) in a leak-proof tube with 0.5-1ml saline or PBS. Tissue should be trachea. Collect tissue sample in a leak-proof container. If sending different tissue types please clearly label the tissue on the container.

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 7-10 days

  • Histoplasma Ag Quantitative EIA
    Code: 570
    Specimens:

    2mL of serum, 1mL of CSF, 1.5mL urine, BAL & other body fluid

    Minimum:

    1.5mL serum, 0.8mL CSF, 0.5mL urine, BAL & other body fluid

    Storage:

    Freeze

    Method:

    EIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-7 days

  • Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Panel: Parathyroid hormone, Ionized Ca, Parathormone related peptide
    Code: 529
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (SST) frozen AND 1mL EDTA plasma frozen. Spin and separate within 1 hour of collection.

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Freeze

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-7 days

    Information:

    Patient should be off steroids for 2-4 weeks or a false negative may occur.

  • Insulin
    Code: 201
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate. Freeze if analysis delayed more than 5 days.

    Method:

    Immunoassay

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-8 days

    Information:

    If using this test for a diagnosis of insulinoma in dogs, cats, and ferrets, collect sample when animal is hypoglycemic.

  • Iron
    Code: 365
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Iron & Iron Total Binding Capacity, % Saturation
    Code: 503
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (SST) or heparinized plasma (GTT)

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (SST) or heparinized plasma (GTT)

    Storage:

    Frozen; Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    Spectrophotometric

    Availability:

    Results available in 4-7 days

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    2mL serum (SST) ; Centrifuge within two hours of blood collection, remove serum from blood tube, and then place into plastic tube (WTT) for freezing.

    Interferences:

    Hemolysis, lipemia

    Interpretation:

    This panel is commonly used for the diagnosis of iron deficiency or anemia of inflammatory disease. Either of these syndromes can demonstrate serum iron levels that range from normal to low. In cases of iron deficiency, TIBC will often be high to normal, and serum ferritin will be low. Patients affected by anemia of inflammatory disease will have a normal to low TIBC .

  • LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase
    Code: 366
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Lead, Blood
    Code: 367
    Specimens:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Atomic absorption

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA) or heparinized whole blood (GTT) *DO NOT submit serum for this test.

    Interferences:

    Incorrect tube

  • Leptospirosis Antibody (Pomona, Canicola, Hardjo, Grippotyphosa, and Icterohaemorragiae)
    Code: 368
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate. DO NOT freeze

    Method:

    MAT (Microscopic-Aggultination-lysis Test)

    Availability:

    Results available in 7-10 days

  • Leptospirosis Urine PCR
    Code: 371
    Specimens:

    10mL urine in plain RTT/WTT

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Sample should only be submitted on animals free of antibiotics for at least 72 hours

  • Feline Leukemia Virus Antigen ELISA
    Code: 522
    Specimens:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Feline Leukemia Virus Antigen IFA
    Code: 351
    Specimens:

    2 air-dried UNSTAINED bone marrow or peripheral blood smears or 1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days, store slides at room temperature.

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 7-10 days

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    2 air-dried UNSTAINED bone marrow or peripheral blood smears or 1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Interferences:

    Decreased platelets, decreased WBC count, poor slide quality, eosinophilia, slight hemolysis

    Interpretation:

    Positive or Negative. Vaccination does NOT interfere with this test

  • FeLV/FIV
    Code: 350
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Fibrinogen (Qualitative)
    Code: 352
    Specimens:

    2mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Heat precipitation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Fructosamine
    Code: 354
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    Colormetric/ Chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL serum or plasma (SST or GTT); nonhemolyzed, fasted sample

    Interpretation:

    This test reflects glycemic status over the previous 2­3 weeks.

  • Cytology Fluid Analysis
    Code: 338
    Specimens:

    Smears on glass slides and fluid in EDTA tube

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available in 1-2 days

  • FT4
    Code: 731
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • FT4 by ED.
    Code: 128
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Free T4 measurement by Equilibrium dialysis

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • Fungal Culture
    Code: 334
    Specimens:

    Hair, skin, tissues, and/or nails from infected area in sterile plain tube (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    Specimens plated on selective media for the isolation of fungi

    Availability:

    Set up daily. Cultures held 4 weeks before final reporting

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Interpretation:

    Results reported as no fungal growth or fungal identification. Cultures evaluated as needed and finalized within four weeks

  • Fungal Identification
    Code: 525
    Specimens:

    Pure culture of a yeast or filamentous fungus on an agar slant in a tightly sealed tube, or a DTM tube preincubated and positive for a fungus to be identified. For primary cultures of clinical samples, see Fungal Culture, General.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Stained smears of fungal culture identified by microscopy

    Availability:

    Results available in 7-14 days

  • Fungal Serology Panel (Histoplasma, Blastomyces, Coccidioides, Aspergillus)
    Code: 121
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    AGID

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-­7 days

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    3mL serum (SST)

    Interferences:

    Anticoagulants (EDTA or citrate) or preservatives

    Interpretation:

    Positive or Negative; endpoint titer for Coccidioides­positive. Test requires 48 hour incubation

  • GGT
    Code: 356
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Giardia Antigen
    Code: 357
    Specimens:

    Feces in fecal collection tube or WTT

    Minimum:

    Swab of feces in plain WTT prevent drying out of swab.

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Giardia PCR (Canine/Feline}
    Code: 428
    Specimens:

    3 grams of fresh feces in sterile fecal collection container or WTT

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 7-10 days

  • Glucose
    Code: 358
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results. Unspun samples will have decreased Glucose levels.

  • Gram Stain
    Code: 355
    Specimens:

    One air-dried smear, swab, or fluid and tissue in a sterile, leak-proof container without preservative. Label with owner’s last name, animal’s name, and date.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Availability:

    Performed daily with results available next day

  • Heartworm Antibody & Antigen Panel
    Code: 359A
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST) or heparinized plasma (GTT)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST), or heparinized plasma (GTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA/EIA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Digoxin
    Code: 341
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (WTT), DO NOT USE SST

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-3 days

  • Direct Fecal Smear
    Code: 206
    Specimens:

    Stool specimen in sterile fecal collection container (WTT/Fecal Container)

    Minimum:

    3-5 grams of fresh feces

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Distemper Titer (Canine)
    Code: 813
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Distemper and Parvo Titer (Canine)
    Code: 8661
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST) or plasma (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST) or plasma (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate for up to 4 days

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Interferences:

    Hemolysis

    Interpretation:

    A positive distemper ELISA result correlates with an SN antibody titer ≥ 116, indicating probable protective immunity. A positive parvovirus ELISA result correlates with an HI antibody titer ≥180, indicating probable protective immunity. A negative result indicates a low antibody level, and a booster vaccination should be considered.

    Includes:

    Distemper and Parvovirus antibody

  • Distemper Virus PCR (Canine)
    Code: 423
    Specimens:

    2mL whole blood (EDTA) or 2mL serum (SST), 1-5 grams tissue (lung, kidney, bladder or brain), OR nasal or conjunctival swabs

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 7-10 days

  • Ehrlichia PCR
    Code: 425
    Specimens:

    2mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 7-10 days

  • Ehrlichia canis IFA
    Code: 344
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • Ethylene Glycol
    Code: 345
    Specimens:

    2-3mL serum (SST), 2-3mL EDTA plasma or 2mL ascites

    Minimum:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Colormetric / precipitation extractions

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Interpretation:

    Positive or Negative

  • Fecal Centrifugation (O&P)
    Code: 346
    Specimens:

    1 tablespoon fresh stool (PLEASE USE CONTAINERS PROVIDED BY MVL), please indicate species

    Storage:

    Room temperature. Refrigerate if kept for more than 6 hours

    Method:

    Fecal flotation by centrifugation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Fecal Occult Blood
    Code: 347
    Specimens:

    1 tablespoon feces in sterile fecal collection tube/WTT

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Guaiac test

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    (See test procedure section)

    Submission Requirements:

    1 tablespoon fresh feces

    Suggested Protocol:

    Avoid red meat, (liver, beef, and lamb) and their by­products for 2­3 days. While remaining on this special diet, collect a stool sample once a day for 3 days. Pool the samples together and send it in on the third day.

    Interferences:

    Aspirin, corticosteroids, iron supplements, dietary blood, horseradish, red meat diet

    Interpretation:

    Positive or Negative

  • Fecal Pathogens: Salmonella, Shigella, & Campylobacter
    Code: 650
    Specimens:

    Swab or feces in a sterile fecal collection container. (Fecal container/WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Specimens are plated on highly selective media for isolation of fecal pathogens

    Availability:

    Final results available in 3-5 days

  • Fecal Trypsin
    Code: 348
    Specimens:

    Submit a portion of fresh stool in a sterile fecal container

    Minimum:

    1 tablespoon of feces

    Storage:

    Room temperature. Refrigerate if kept for more than 6 hours.

    Method:

    Film digestion (qualitative)

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Antibody by ELISA
    Code: 820
    Specimens:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) PCR
    Code: 426
    Specimens:

    2mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 7-10 days

  • Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP-Coronavirus)
    Code: 353
    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-5 days

  • Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) PCR
    Code: 427
    Specimens:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA) or 1mL abdominal/thoracic fluid (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-5 days

  • Complete Blood Count w/Differential (avian/reptile)
    Code: 320
    Specimens:

    3mL whole blood (GTT) Microtainer

    Minimum:

    1mL whole blood (GTT) Microtainer

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated hematology analyzer/ Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Coombs
    Code: 324
    Specimens:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Hemagglutination

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Specimen must be analyzed within 24-36 hours of collection. Steroid therapy may cause false negative results.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Interferences:

    Steroid therapy, severe auto­agglutination

    Interpretation:

    Positive or Negative with degree of agglutination

  • Copper
    Code: 815
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST), 2mL whole blood (EDTA) or liver tissue is acceptable as well.

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Atomic absorption

    Availability:

    Results available in 1-2 weeks

  • Cortisol, Baseline
    Code: 325
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST) (Heparinized plasma also acceptable)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate. Freeze if stored more than 3 days.

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    Centrifuge and remove serum from cells within 30 mins of collection

  • Creatine Kinase
    Code: 328
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Creatinine, Serum
    Code: 329
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Creatinine, Urine
    Code: 517
    Specimens:

    1mL random urine collected without preservative

    Minimum:

    0.5mL random urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate, Freeze if not received within 4 days

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Cryptococcus Antigen
    Code: 501
    Specimens:

    1mL of CSF or serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL of CSF or serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Latex Agglutination

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-5 days

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL serum or CSF ; Serum (SST) preferred. * Do not submit plasma. Do not use plastic tubes

    Interferences:

    RBCs, marked hemolysis, lipemia turbidity, and microbial contamination

    Interpretation:

    Screen performed on undiluted serum; positives titered to endpoint

  • Cryptosporidium
    Code: 203
    Specimens:

    Stool specimen in sterile fecal collection container (WTT/Fecal Container)

    Minimum:

    3-5 grams of fresh feces

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    EIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-3 days

  • Cryptosporidium & Giardia Antigen
    Code: 363
    Specimens:

    Stool specimen in sterile fecal collection container (WTT/ Fecal Container)

    Minimum:

    1 tablespoon of feces

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    EIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-3 days

  • D-Dimer
    Code: 342
    Specimens:

    1mL citrated plasma (BTT) or 1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Latex coagulation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Dermatopathology
    Code: 421
    Specimens:

    Tissue fixed in four times its own volume in 10% buffered formalin in a leak-proof container. Wrapped with parafilm around lid. Thickness of specimen should be no greater than 0.5cm in greatest dimension.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    See 'Histopathology' Page

    Availability:

    Results available in 1 week

  • Dexamethasone Suppression, High Dose (Baseline, 4-hour, & 8-hour) (canine)
    Code: 300
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST) each (Heparinized plasma also acceptable)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate. Freeze if stored more than 3 days

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    Sampling time Baseline, 4­hour, and 8­hour post

    Submission Requirements:

    0.5mL serum (SST) per specimen

    Drug:

    Use either dexamethasone sodium phosphate or dexamethasone in polyethylene glycol.

    Dosage:

    0.1mg/kg IV

    Baseline Cortisol:

    1­5ug/dL

  • Dexamethasone Suppression, Low Dose (Baseline, 4-hour, & 8-hour) (canine)
    Code: 127
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST) each (Heparinized plasma also acceptable)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate. Freeze if stored more than 3 days

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    Sampling time Baseline, 4­hour, and 8­hour post

    Submission Requirements:

    0.5mL serum (SST) per specimen

    Feline:

    Dexamethasone suppression assays are not as easily interpreted in the cat as in the dog. Cortisol values of >1.5 ug/dL in either of the two post dexamethasone samples suggest hyperadrenocorticism.

    Drug:

    Use either dexamethasone sodium phosphate or dexamethasone in polyethylene glycol.

    Dosage:

    0.01mg/kg IV

    Baseline Cortisol:

    1.0­5.0 ug/dL

  • BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)
    Code: 315
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Calcium
    Code: 317
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Calcium, Ionized
    Code: 312
    Specimens:

    3mL serum (SST). DO NOT REMOVE CAP FROM TUBE. Allow blood to clot, then centrifuge capped tube within 30 minutes and submit entire collection tube.

    Minimum:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Blood Gas Analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-5 days

    Information:

    FAST ANIMAL OVERNIGHT

  • Calicivirus PCR (Feline)
    Code: 340
    Specimens:

    Swab: Oral and Nasal, or Tissue: (5 grams) lung, liver, or spleen (Use Synthetic swabs with 1mL saline or PBS)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 4-7 days

  • Calicivirus, Herpesvirus , Chlamydophila PCR
    Code: 563
    Specimens:

    Swab: Oral, Nasal, and Conjunctival Swab (Use Synthetic swabs with 1mL saline or PBS)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-9 days

  • CALP/ALP
    Code: 431
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Interferences:

    Avoid hemolysis/lipemia (Moderate to marked hemolysis will invalidate assay)

    Interpretation:

    The corticosteroid induced isoenzyme of alkaline phosphate (CALP) is a unique enzyme found only in dogs. Normal dogs have little or none of this enzyme. Its presence in serum is often observed in dogs with Cushing’s disease, iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome and in some older dogs with chronic disease. In dogs with greater than 30 U/L CALP activities, an examination for clinical signs of Cushing’s disease as well as an investigation of history of prior treatment with glucocorticoids should be made. Additional diagnostic testing for Cushing’s disease may be warranted. The sensitivity for CALP in the diagnosis of Cushing’s disease is nearly 100% but the specificity is in the order of 85%. In other words, Cushing’s disease is very unlikely if the CALP activity is not increased.

  • Canine Influenza
    Code: 877
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Separate from gel after centrifugation and place into (WTT) Refrigerate

    Method:

    Hemagglutination Inhibition Antibody

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-7 days

    Includes:

    H3N8 and H3N2

  • Chlamydia PCR
    Code: 512
    Specimens:

    Tissue: Aborted fetal tissue Swabs: Avian (cloacal, pharyngeal, or choanal), Feline: conjunctival and/or nasal (use synthetic swabs with 1mL saline or PBS)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-9 days

  • Chloride
    Code: 513
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Cholesterol, Total
    Code: 322
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Cholesterol & Triglycerides, Pleural Fluid
    Code: 514
    Specimens:

    3mL pleural fluid in a sterile container (WTT)

    Minimum:

    1mL pleural fluid (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Coagulation Panel 1 (PT, APTT)
    Code: 117
    Specimens:

    BTT

    Storage:

    Centrifuge plasma sample (BTT). Aliquot the plasma into a separate tube and keep refrigerated if specimen will arrive in the laboratory within 24 hours. Otherwise, freeze plasma within 1 hour of collection and submit frozen plasma to the laboratory.

    Method:

    (See test procedure section for collection and storage)

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Coagulation Panel 2 (PT, APTT, PLT, D-Dimer)
    Code: 118
    Specimens:

    BTT, EDTA

    Method:

    (See test procedure section for collection and storage)

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Coccidioides AGID
    Code: 515
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Immunodiffusion

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-5 days

    Information:

    Patient should be off steroids for 2-4 weeks or a false negative may occur

  • Coccidioides Ag Quantitative EIA
    Code: 572
    Specimens:

    2mL of serum, 1mL of CSF, urine, 1.5mL BAL & other body fluid

    Minimum:

    1.5mL of serum, 0.8mL of CSF, 0.5mL of urine, BAL & other body fluid

    Storage:

    Freeze

    Method:

    EIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-7 days

  • Cobalamin & Folate
    Code: 179
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST) from a fasting animal

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Animal should be fasting 12-18 hours. If diabetic, fast 8-12 hours.

  • Complete Blood Count w/Differential
    Code: 321
    Specimens:

    3mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated hematology analyzer/ Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Bartonella IFA (canine only) (henselae, vinsonii, and koehlerae)
    Code: 551
    Specimens:

    3mL serum (SST), 1mL whole blood (EDTA) if available

    Minimum:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-7 days

  • Bartonella PCR (henselae, clarridgeiae, elizabethae, vinsonii, taylorii, quintana, koehlerae)
    Code: 416
    Specimens:

    2mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    PCR

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-10 days

  • Bicarbonate
    Code: 507
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Enzymatic/Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Serum must be separated from clot within 1 hour of collection. Optimally, refrigerated serum should be analyzed within 3-5 days of collection. Leave serum in original tube, transfer of serum may alter results.

  • Bile Acids, Resting
    Code: 550
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST) from fasting patient (10-12 hours)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Enzymatic/Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    Serum is the ONLY acceptable specimen. Serum must be separated from clot within 1 hour of collection. Optimally, refrigerated serum should be analyzed within 3-5 days of collection for most chemistry assays. (See test procedure section)

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Bile Acids, Pre & Post
    Code: 119
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST) pre-prandial and 0.5 mL serum (SST) post prandial from fasting patient (10-12 hours)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Enzymatic/Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.

    Submission Requirements:

    0.5mL serum (SST) per specimen

    Suggested Protocol:

    1) Fast the animal approximately 12 hours and obtain a fasting (preprandial) serum specimen of at least 1mL. Label the tube Fasting or Preprandial. 2) Ideally, feed the animal a high­fat meal in order to stimulate gallbladder contractions. Minimum amount of food is 2 teaspooons for small patients (<10lb) and 2 tablespoons for large patients.

    Interferences:

    Hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus

    Canine And Feline:

    Fasting or preprandial bile acid concentrations >10 umol/L and postprandial bile acids concentrations >20 umol/L are associated with hepatobiliary disease.

  • Bilirubin, Total
    Code: 309
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate. PROTECT FROM LIGHT

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Blastomyces AGID
    Code: 573
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST), separate serum into (WTT) after centrifugation.

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Immunodiffusion

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • Blastomyces Ag Quantitative EIA
    Code: 571
    Specimens:

    2mL serum, 1ml CSF, 1.5mL urine, BAL & other body fluid

    Minimum:

    1.5mL serum, 0.8mL CSF, 0.5mL urine, BAL & other body fluid

    Storage:

    Freeze

    Method:

    EIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-7 days

  • Blood Culture
    Code: 332
    Specimens:

    2 lithium heparin tubes full (GTT)

    Storage:

    Room Temperature, NEVER REFRIGERATE

    Availability:

    Final results available in 5 days

  • Blood Typing, Canine
    Code: 310
    Specimens:

    3mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    1.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    Agglutination antibody specific for DEA 1.1. (See test procedure section)

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Interpretation:

    Positive or Negative (DEA 1.1, neg and DEA 1.1 pos. in dogs, A, B or AB in cats)

  • Blood Typing, Feline
    Code: 311
    Specimens:

    3mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    1.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    Agglutination antibody specific for type A, B, or AB. (See test procedure section)

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Interpretation:

    Positive or Negative (DEA 1.1, neg and DEA 1.1 pos. in dogs, A, B or AB in cats)

  • BNP
    Code: 21
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • BNP + SDMA
    Code: 22
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Bone Marrow Cytology
    Code: 511
    Specimens:

    Submit air-dried alcohol-based stained slides (Dif-Quik type) and/or unstained slides, 3mL whole blood (EDTA), 2 stained peripheral blood slides, and if available, bone marrow core biopsy in 10% buffered formalin. NOTE Formalin specimen MUST be placed in a separate biohazard bag due to formalin vapors affecting other specimens.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Microscopic

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • Bromide (KBR)
    Code: 378
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (WTT). DO NOT use a serum separator tube

    Minimum:

    0.4mL serum (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Information:

    (See test procedure section)

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL serum (WTT); Do not submit in SST

    Interferences:

    Hemolysis, icterus, and SST gel

    Nonloading Dose Treatment Protocol:

    Measure bromide concentration one month into treatment and again at 2 to 3 months (steady­state concentration). 1 month bromide concentration approximates ½ of future steady state concentrations; Therefore, dose may be adjusted proactively.

    Loading Dose Treatment Protocol:

    1 month into treatment, and again in 2­3 months. If postloading and one­ month concentrations vary more than 10% from each other, maintenance dose can be modified accordingly.

    Therapeutic Range:

    Canine: 1­2.mg/mL (100­200 mg/dl) in combination with Phenobarbital or 2.5 – 3.0 mg/mL (250­300mg/dl) as sole anticonvulsant (without Phenobarbital) * Steady­state drug concentrations are expected in 3­4 months. Due to patient variability, therapeutic drug concentrations should be interpreted in combination with patient’s clinical signs. (Also see Phenobarbital)

  • Brucellosis IFA
    Code: 313
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • Buffy Coat Evaluation
    Code: 314
    Specimens:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Adrenal Panel, Canine or Feline Estradiol, Androstenedione, & 17-OH Progestrone, Cortisol, and Testosterone
    Code: 505
    Specimens:

    Two specimens preferred, baseline and 1 hour post ACTH administration; 2-3mL serum (WTT). DO NOT use serum/plasma separator tubes. Fasting is preferred.

    Minimum:

    2mL serum per tube

    Storage:

    Freeze

    Method:

    RIA

    Availability:

    Results available in 10-14 days

  • Adrenal Panel, Ferret Estradiol, Androstenedione, & 17-Hydroxyprogestrone
    Code: 506
    Specimens:

    0.5-1mL serum (WTT)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum per tube

    Storage:

    Freeze

    Availability:

    Results available in 10-14 days

  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Endogenous (ACTH)
    Code: 415
    Specimens:

    1mL EDTA plasma. Obtain a fasting sample (2mL) in a lavender top (EDTA) vacutainer tube, rotate several times to mix the blood and EDTA. Centrifuge immediately (room temperature, 5 minutes). Transfer the EDTA plasma to a plastic tube and freeze. Sample handling procedures must be strictly followed for valid results.

    Storage:

    Freeze

    Method:

    Immulite

    Availability:

    Results available in 1-2 weeks

  • Aerobic Culture & Sensitivity with MIC
    Code: 336
    Specimens:

    Swab specimens should be submitted in Amies transport or any commercial swab transport system, except swabs with charcoal. Submit at least one swab per culture requested. Body fluids or tissues should be submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container without preservatives. LABEL SOURCE, SPECIES, AND IF PATIENT IS CURRENTLY ON ANTIBIOTICS OR HAS BEEN IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS.

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Specimens are plated on selective and non-selective media, enrichment procedures may also be used depending upon source of specimen. Sensitivity by disc/Kirby Bauer method on isolates

    Availability:

    Final results available in 3-5 days

  • Albumin
    Code: 301
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Aldosterone
    Code: 606
    Specimens:

    0.5mL EDTA plasma or serum (SST) Centrifuge and separate into a plain tube (WTT) Results not affected by steroids.

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum per tube

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-5 days

  • Alkaline Phosphatase, Corticosteroid-induced (CALP), Canine
    Code: 316
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)
    Code: 302
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • ALT (Alanine Amino Transferase)
    Code: 303
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Amylase
    Code: 304
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Anaerobic Culture
    Code: 452
    Specimens:

    Place aspirated material into WTT (pierce the rubber top with a needle and allow vacuum to pull sample in. Do not aerate the tube by opening the top). Submit tissue in a sterile, leak-proof container or any commercial semi-solid transport media with charcoal is ideal. After swabbing area to be cultured, swab should be immediately placed back into culturette.

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    Specimens are enriched in anaerobic broth and then plated anaerobically.

    Availability:

    Results available in 7 days

    Information:

    If submitting Aerobic and Anaerobic cultures, please submit two sets of material for culture

  • Anaplasma phagocytophilum IFA
    Code: 510
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-6 days

  • Anaplasma phagocytophilum Screen (also includes E. canis/E. ewingii, B. burgdorferi, D. immitis, and A. platys)
    Code: 200
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Aspergillus AGID
    Code: 500
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Immunodiffusion

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-­5 days

    Submission Requirements:

    1mL serum

    Interferences:

    Marked hemolysis, lipemia

    Interpretation:

    Positive or Negative

  • AST (Aspartate Amino Transferase)
    Code: 306
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.3mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Automated chemistry analyzer

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Interferences:

    Lipemia and hemolysis may alter serum chemistry results

  • Babesia canis IFA
    Code: 508
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-7 days

  • Babesia gibsoni IFA
    Code: 554
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 5-7 days

  • Babesia Screen
    Code: 509
    Specimens:

    3mL whole blood (EDTA) or 4 air-dried peripheral blood smears.

    Minimum:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate whole blood. Peripheral blood smears are to be kept at room temperature.

    Method:

    Microscopic evaluation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Baermann Fecal (lungworm)
    Code: 808
    Specimens:

    2-5g of fresh feces

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Do not allow specimen to touch ground or be exposed to flies.

    Submission Requirements:

    2-­5g fresh feces in sterile container; do not use formalin

    Interpretation:

    No parasites seen or parasites identified

  • Acid Fast Stain
    Code: 651
    Specimens:

    Smears or Culturette

    Storage:

    Room Temperature

    Method:

    AFB Stain

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-4 days

  • ACTH Stimulation, Canine (Baseline & 1-hour)
    Code: 126
    Specimens:

    0.5mL serum (SST) each. Centrifuge and remove serum from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Write actual time drawn on the tube.

    Minimum:

    0.2mL serum (SST) each

    Storage:

    Refrigerate. Freeze if stored more than 3 days.

    Method:

    Chemiluminescence

    Availability:

    Results available daily

    Procedure Sampling Time:

    Pre and 1-hour post Drug Synthetic ACTH Dosage 0.25mg IV or 5ug/kg. (See test procedure section)

    Reference Range:

    Baseline cortisol 1.0-5.0ug/dL. ACTH post stimulation 10-20ug/dL. Values above 20ug/dL in the post ACTH cortisol assay are suggestive of hyperadrenocorticism. However, these results are not specific for hyperadrenocorticism. Dogs with a variety of disease processes may have ACTH stimulation assay results in the same range as dogs with hyperadrenocorticism. The diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism must be further substantiated by appropriate clinical signs and other laboratory assay results. Baseline cortisol results that are low or below limit of detection which fail to increase with the administration of ACTH are consistent with hypoadrenocorticism.

    Submission Requirements:

    0.5mL serum per specimen (do not submit EDTA plasma)

    Suggested Protocol:

    Fast the patient approximately 12 hrs (preferred, not essential) and collect 3mL of blood. Centrifuge and separate at least 0.5mL of serum for a resting cortisol.

    Individual Test
    Test Details
  • Food Intolerance Immunoblot (IgE)
    Code: 97
    Availability:

    54 tests

    Serum Required:

    1ml per panel

    Test Summary:

    Food & Feed Additives: 54

    Species:

    Canine

    Individual Test
    Test Details
  • Pollen Panel Immunoblot (IgE)
    Code: 09
    Availability:

    54 tests

    Serum Required:

    1ml per panel

    Test Summary:

    Trees: 24
    Grasses: 15
    Weeds: 15

    Species:

    Canine, Feline, Equine

    Individual Test
    Test Details
  • Food Panel Immunoblot (IgE)
    Code: 07
    Availability:

    54 tests

    Serum Required:

    1ml per panel

    Test Summary:

    Food: 49
    Insects: 1
    Yeast: 1
    Storage Mites: 3

    Species:

    Canine, Feline

    Individual Test
    Test Details
  • Universal Panel 2 - No Food Immunoblot (IgE)
    Code: 06
    Availability:

    44 tests

    Serum Required:

    1ml per panel

    Test Summary:

    Environmental: 5
    Insects: 1
    Mold/Fungi/Mites: 10
    Trees/Grasses/Weed Pollen: 28

    Species:

    Canine, Feline, Equine

    Individual Test
    Test Details
  • Universal Extended Panel Immunoblot (IgE)
    Code: 100
    Availability:

    100 tests

    Serum Required:

    1ml per panel

    Test Summary:

    Environmental: 14
    Insects: 4
    Mold/Fungi/Mites: 7
    Trees/Grasses/Weed Pollen: 15
    Food: 60

    Species:

    Canine, Feline

    Individual Test
    Test Details
  • Universal Panel Immunoblot (IgE)
    Code: 05
    Availability:

    54 tests

    Serum Required:

    1ml per panel

    Test Summary:

    Environmental: 11
    Insects: 4
    Mold/Fungi/Mites: 6
    Trees/Grasses/Weed Pollen: 15
    Food: 18

    Species:

    Canine, Feline

    Individual Test
    Test Details
  • PT/PTT
    Code: 205
  • FeLV/FIV
    Code: 150A
  • CBC
    Code: 131
  • SDMA
    Code: 681
  • BNP
    Code: 23
  • Hwag
    Code: 402
  • Hwab
    Code: 410
  • T4
    Code: 129
  • Urinalysis
    Code: 401
  • TSH
    Code: 409
  • Urine Culture & Sensitivity
    Code: 3366A
  • Urine UP/UC ratio
    Code: 3966A
  • Tick Screen E. canis/E. ewingii, B. burgdorferi, Hwag, and A. platys/ A. phagocytophilum
    Code: 404
  • Phenobarbital
    Code: 408
  • Fructosamine
    Code: 413
  • Cortisol
    Code: 414
  • Chem. 25
    Code: 116
    Specimens:

    SST

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 25
    Code: 101
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 25 (RECHECK WITHIN 30 DAYS)
    Code: 109
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., Fructosamine
    Code: 2001
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, Hwag
    Code: 724
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, Hwag, Tick Screen
    Code: 724D
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 25, T4
    Code: 103
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, U/A
    Code: 725
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, U/A, SDMA
    Code: 725S
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, U/A, SDMA, BNP
    Code: 725SB
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 25, T4, BNP
    Code: 103B
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 25, T4, SDMA
    Code: 103S
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, U/A + C&S
    Code: 725A
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, U/A, Hwag
    Code: 725H
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, FT4 by ED
    Code: 140
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily, with exception of FT4 by ED

  • CBC, Chem 25., FeLV/FIV
    Code: 110
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, FeLV/FIV
    Code: 111
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem 25., T4, FeLV/FIV, Mycoplasma/Haemoplasma PCR
    Code: 403
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily, with exception of PCR

  • CBC, Chem. 25, T4, TSH
    Code: 1033
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Chem. 17
    Code: 155
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17
    Code: 151
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, Fecal
    Code: 152
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Feces

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, Hwag
    Code: 104A
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, Hwag, Fecal
    Code: 153
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Feces

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 7, FeLV/FIV
    Code: 488
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4
    Code: 150
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, U/A
    Code: 1044
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, U/A, SDMA
    Code: 1044S
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 25, T4, BNP + SDMA
    Code: 103SB
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, BNP
    Code: 150B
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, SDMA
    Code: 150S
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, U/A, SDMA, BNP
    Code: 1044SB
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, U/A, Fecal
    Code: 154
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine, Feces

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, Hwag, U/A
    Code: 1040
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 17, T4, Hwag, U/A, Fecal
    Code: 159
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Urine, Feces

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Chem. 12
    Code: 115
    Specimens:

    SST

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 12, T4, Fecal
    Code: 107A
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Feces

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 12
    Code: 108
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 12, T4
    Code: 107
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 12, T4, TSH
    Code: 108A
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 12, T4, Hwag
    Code: 106
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 12, T4, Hwag, Fecal
    Code: 106A
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, Feces

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 12, T4, Hwab
    Code: 729
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Chem. 7
    Code: 156
    Specimens:

    SST

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 7
    Code: 157
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 7, Bile Acid
    Code: 141A
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 7, T4
    Code: 170
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 7, Hwag
    Code: 158
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • CBC, Chem. 7, PT/PTT
    Code: 400
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA, BTT

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • T4, FT4
    Code: 732
    Specimens:

    SST

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • T4, TSH
    Code: 124
    Specimens:

    SST

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • T4, TSH, FT4
    Code: 125
    Specimens:

    SST

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Hepatic Profile
    Code: 112
    Specimens:

    SST

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Hepatic Plus
    Code: 1120
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • NSAID Panel
    Code: H2131
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Phenobarbital Panel
    Code: H2132
    Specimens:

    WTT, EDTA (Avoid Gel)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Phenobarbital/ Potassium Bromide
    Code: 2000
    Specimens:

    WTT (Avoid Gel)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Renal Profile
    Code: 113
    Specimens:

    SST

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Renal Plus
    Code: 1130
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Electrolytes
    Code: 114
    Specimens:

    SST

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Thyroid Plus
    Code: 123
    Specimens:

    SST, EDTA

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • Histoplasma AGID
    Code: 528
    Specimens:

    2mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Immunodiffusion

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

    Information:

    Patient should be off steroids for 2-4 weeks or a false negative may occur.

  • Aerobic Culture & Sensitivity with MIC + Anaerobic Culture
    Code: 337
    Specimens:

    See test codes 336 and 452 for specimen requirements. Please submit two sets of material for this test.

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Specimens are plated on selective and non-selective media, enrichment procedures may also be used depending upon source of specimen.

    Availability:

    Final results available in 3-7 days.

  • Culture with ID only
    Code: 335
    Specimens:

    Swab specimens should be submitted in Amies transport or any commercial swab transport system. Submit at least one swab per culture requested. Body fluids or tissues should be submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container without preservatives. LABEL SOURCE, SPECIES, AND IF PATIENT IS CURRENTLY ON ANTIBIOTICS OR HAS BEEN IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS.

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Specimens are plated on selective and non-selective media, enrichment procedures may also be used depending upon source of specimen.

    Availability:

    Final results available in 3-5 days

  • Urine Culture with MIC (only)
    Code: 326
    Specimens:

    1mL urine (WTT)

    Minimum:

    1mL urine (WTT)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Daily with culture results to follow in 3-5 days

  • CBC (Mammal)
    Code: 319
    Specimens:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA) or 1 EDTA Microtainer (full)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Daily

  • Avian Panel
    Code: 600
    Specimens:

    2 Li Hep. Microtainers (full)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Daily

    Includes:

    CBC, Na, K, Cl, Gluc., Ca, Phos, T/P, Alb., Glob., A/G ratio, AST, T. Bili, CK, Uric Acid, Blcd

  • Reptile Panel
    Code: 657
    Specimens:

    2 Li Hep. Microtainers (full)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Daily

    Includes:

    CBC, Na, K, Cl, Gluc., Ca, Phos, T/P, Alb., Glob., A/G ratio, AST, T. Bili, CK, Uric Acid, Blcd

  • Herbivore Panel
    Code: 601
    Specimens:

    1 ml serum (SST), 1 mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Daily

    Includes:

    CBC, CK, GGT, ALT, AST, T. Bili, Glu., Phos., T/P, Mg, Ca, BUN, Creat., Na, K, Cl, ALB, ALP, Glob., A/G ratio, Iron

  • Mammal Panel
    Code: 602
    Specimens:

    1 EDTA microtainer, 1 SST/Li Hep. Microtainer, preferable 2 if possible,(full)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Daily

    Includes:

    CBC, Na, K, Cl, Gluc, BUN, Creat. Ca, Phos., T/P,Alb., Glob.,A/G ratio, AST, ALT, GGT, T. Bili., CK, ALP

  • Herbivore Chemistry Panel
    Code: 604
    Specimens:

    1 ml serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Daily

    Includes:

    CK, GGT, ALT, AST, T. Bili, Glu., Phos., T/P, Mg, Ca, BUN, Creat., Na, K, Cl, ALB, ALP, Glob., A/G ratio, Iron

  • Mammal Chemistry Panel
    Code: 605
    Specimens:

    1 ml serum (SST) or 2Li Hep. Microtainers (full)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Daily

    Includes:

    Na, K, Cl, Gluc, BUN, Creat. Ca, Phos., T/P,Alb., Glob.,A/G ratio, AST, ALT, GGT, T. Bili., CK, ALP

  • Avian/Reptile Chemistry Panel
    Code: 658
    Specimens:

    2 Li Hep. Microtainers (full)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Availability:

    Daily

    Includes:

    Na, K, Cl, Gluc., Ca, Phos, T/P, Alb., Glob., A/G ratio, AST, T. Bili, CK, Uric Acid, Blcd

No results were found.