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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

Canine: Synthetic ACTH:
1) Administer 5µg/kg of synthetic ACTH IV. (Maximum of one vial (250 µg/0.25 mg)
2) Collect 0.5mL of serum (SST) one hour or two hours after injection for a postcortisol.

Feline: Synthetic ACTH:
1) Administer 5µg/kg of synthetic ACTH or 0.125mg (halfvial) of synthetic ACTH IM.
2) Collect 0.5mL of serum (SST) 30 minutes and 60 minutes after injection for post cortisols.
* Label the tubes with the patient’s last name and either “Pre,” and “Post 1 hr, and/or Post 2 hr or Post 30 and 60 minutes.”
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

Canine: Synthetic ACTH:
1) Administer 5µg/kg of synthetic ACTH IV. (Maximum of one vial (250 µg/0.25 mg)
2) Collect 0.5mL of serum (SST) one hour or two hours after injection for a postcortisol.

Feline: Synthetic ACTH:
1) Administer 5µg/kg of synthetic ACTH or 0.125mg (halfvial) of synthetic ACTH IM.
2) Collect 0.5mL of serum (SST) 30 minutes and 60 minutes after injection for post cortisols.
* Label the tubes with the patient’s last name and either “Pre,” and “Post 1 hr, and/or Post 2 hr or Post 30 and 60 minutes.”
CBC, Chem. 17, T4, Vit B1

Code: 150V

Specimens:
SST, EDTA

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily
CBC, Chem. 25, U/A, Folate, Vit B12, SDMA

Code: 726

Specimens:
SST, EDTA, Urine

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily
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
Fecal O&P by Centrifugation

Code: 346
Folate

Code: 37

Specimens:
1 mL serum (SST)

Minimum:
0.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

Information:
Animal should be fasting 12-18 hours. If diabetic, fast 8-12 hours
Folate/Vit B12

Code: 39

Specimens:
1 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

Information:
Animal should be fasting 12-18 hours. If diabetic, fast 8-12 hours
Folate/Vit B12/PLI

Code: 40

Specimens:
1.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

Information:
Animal should be fasting 12-18 hours. If diabetic, fast 8-12 hours
Folate/Vit B12/TLI (canine)

Code: 44

Specimens:
1.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

Information:
Animal should be fasting 12-18 hours. If diabetic, fast 8-12 hours
Folate/Vit B12/TLI (canine)/PLI

Code: 45

Specimens:
1.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

Information:
Animal should be fasting 12-18 hours. If diabetic, fast 8-12 hours
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
Vitamin B12

Code: 38

Specimens:
1 mL serum (SST)

Minimum:
0.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

Information:
Animal should be fasting 12-18 hours. If diabetic, fast 8-12 hours
Vitamin B12

Code: 41
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: 39

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

Canine: Synthetic ACTH:
1) Administer 5µg/kg of synthetic ACTH IV. (Maximum of one vial (250 µg/0.25 mg)
2) Collect 0.5mL of serum (SST) one hour or two hours after injection for a postcortisol.

Feline: Synthetic ACTH:
1) Administer 5µg/kg of synthetic ACTH or 0.125mg (halfvial) of synthetic ACTH IM.
2) Collect 0.5mL of serum (SST) 30 minutes and 60 minutes after injection for post cortisols.
* Label the tubes with the patient’s last name and either “Pre,” and “Post 1 hr, and/or Post 2 hr or Post 30 and 60 minutes.”
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
Food intolerance and Food allergy are two types of adverse reactions to a specific food or food additives. The
number of animals showing symptoms linked to food allergies and intolerances increases dramatically every
year. Symptoms of food allergies and food intolerance are mostly similar. These similarities make it difficult to
quickly differentiate between an allergy and intolerance. Food allergy involves an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-
mediated immune response. However, food intolerance does not trigger an immune response and is mostly
associated with the digestive system.

Until a few years ago, allergies were thought to be the most common adverse reaction to food. However, now
due to extensive research, it was shown that food intolerance can be predominant, more common, and likely to
become a chronic disease. Dogs and cats of any age, breed, or gender can be affected.

Food intolerance usually manifests itself with dermatological clinical signs and/or gastrointestinal signs.
However, this kind of adverse reaction can affect almost any organ and cause weakness, lack of appetite, weight
loss or poor weight gain, and poor growth in a young pet.

Diagnosis
The serological detection of the level of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to selected food is a convenient and
easy way to diagnose Food intolerance. A higher level of IgG antibodies to specific foods can indicate that a food
is problematic to consume. Test results should be observed in the context of the complete clinical picture and
help veterinarians formulate an elimination diet.

Using a new generation of advanced and fully automated technology, our laboratory provides a test for IgG
detection in order to diagnose Food intolerances in dogs.

Pork, cooked

Beef, cooked

Lamb meat

Chicken

Duck meat

Rabbit

Red deer meat

Turkey

Ostrich

Goat meat

Garlic

Parsley

Codfish

Herring

Shrimp/Prawn

Salmon

Sardine (Pacific)

Kelp

Trout

See bas

Egg yolk

Beta-Lactoglobulin

Casein

Gluten

Peanut

Soybean

Sweet potato

Brewer’s Yeast

Flax seed

Sunflower seed

Corn

Wheat flour

Barley flour

Oat flour

Beetroot

Kale

Chicory

Rice

Pea

Potato

Chickpea

Tomato

Carrot

Spinach

Pumpkin

Lentil

Broccoli

Strawberry

Apple

Raspberry

Blackberry

Blueberry

Cranberry
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
Trees (24)

Box elder/Maple

Alder

Birch

Hazel

Mountain Cedar/Juniper

Oak

Elm

Olive tree

Walnut tree

Plane tree

Willow

Cottonwood/Aspen

White ash

White pine

Eucalyptus

Acacia

Cypress

Hickory

Bayberry tree

Mulberry tree

Queen palm

Mesquite

Melaleuca

American sweetgum

Grasses (15):

Sweet vernal grass

Bermuda grass

Orchard grass

Meadow fescue

Rye grass

Timothy grass

Meadow grass

Redtop

Johnson grass

Brome grass

Cultivated rye

Cultivated oat

Bahia grass

Cultivated corn

Kentucky Bluegrass

Weeds pollen (15):

Common ragweed

Mugwort/Sage

Dandelion

English Plantain

Goosefoot/Lamb’s Quarters

Russian thistle

Goldenrod

Cocklebur

Rough pigweed

Scale/Lenscale

Rough marsh elder

Firebush (Kochia)

Dog fennel

Dock/Sorrel

Nettle
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
Food (49):

Brewer’s Yeast

Baking powder

Honey

Yogurt

Butter

Beta-Lactoglobulin

See bass

Sardine (Pacific)

Herring

Trout

Egg yolk

Quail

Ostrich

Goat

Duck meat

Rabbit

Turkey

Lamb meat

Pineapple

Honeydew melon

Plum

Pear

Apple

Watermelon

Blueberry

Strawberry

Chinese cabbage

Bell pepper

Parsley

Beetroot

Aloe Vera

Chicory

Kale

Lettuce

Zucchini

Radish

Spinach

Cauliflower

Sweet potato

Casein

Broccoli

String bean

Lentil

Pea

Corn

Milet

Oat flour

Flax seed

Gluten

Yeast (1):

Malassezia spp.

Insects (1):

Flea (Ctenocephalides felis)

Mites (3):

Glycyphagus domesticus

Lepidoglyphus destructor

Blomia tropicalis
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
Environmental (5):

Cat hair

Dog hair

Chicken feathers

Duck feathers

Goose feathers

Mites (5):

Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus

Dermatophagoides farinae

Acarus siro

Lepidoglyphus destructor

Tyrophagus putrescentiae

Insects (1):

Flea

Mold/Fungi (5):

Penicillium

Cladosporium

Aspergillus

Alternaria

Malassezia pachydermatis

Trees (13):

Box elder/Maple

Alder

Birch

Hazel

Beech

Oak

Olive tree

Willow

White pine

Cypress

Chestnut

Basswood

Robinia

Grasses (7):

Bermuda grass

Orchard grass

Meadow fescue

Rye grass

Timothy grass

Cultivated rye

Cultivated oat

Weeds pollen (8):

Common ragweed

Mugwort

English Plantain

Goosefoot

Nettle

Wall pellitory

Yellow dock

Clover
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
Environmental (14):

Cat hair

Dog hair

Mouse epidermal

Mixed feathers (chicken, duck, goose)

Food (60):

Pork

Beef

Lamb

Goat

Rabbit

Chicken

Turkey

Duck meat

Quail

Ostrich

Salmon

See bas

Sardine (Pacific)

Herring

Trout

Fish mix

(Codfish, Markrel, Plaice) Plum

Pea

Apple

Watermelon

Blueberry

Pineapple

Honeydew melon Chinese cabbage Parsley Aloe Vera

Kale

Lettuce

Spinach

Chicory

Cauliflower

Broccoli

String bean

Soybean

Green peas

Bell pepper

Zucchini

Radish

Sweet potato

Beetroot

Rice

Oat

Corn

Lentil

Millet

Milk

Beta-Lactoglobulin Eggs

Egg yolk

Yogurt

Butter

Honey

Wheat

Flax seed

Peanut

Brewer’s Yeast Casein

Gluten

Baking powder

Human hair and dander

Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus Dermatophagoides farina

Glycyphagus domesticus

Lepidoglyphus destructor

Blomia tropicalis

Sisal

Kapok

Sheep wool

Cotton

Insects (4):

Flea

Mosquito House fly Cockroach

Mold/Fungi (7):

Penicillium

Cladosporium Aspergillus

Alternaria

Fusarium

Candida albicans Malassezia spp.

Trees/Grasses/Weeds pollen (15):

Bermuda

Orchard

Fescue

Ryegrass

Blue grass

Johnsons grass

Box Elder/Maple Cedar

Oak

Walnut

Sycamore Ash

Hickory

Dandelion Alfalfa
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
Environmental (11):

Cat hair

Dog hair

Mouse epidermal

Mixed feathers (chicken feathers, Duck feathers, Goose feathers)

Human hair and dander Dermatophagoides

pteronyssinus

Dermatophagoides farina Sisal

Kapok

Sheep wool

Cotton

Insects (4):

Flea

Mosquito House fly Cockroach

Mold/Fungi (6): Penicillium

Cladosporium Aspergillus

Alternaria

Fusarium

Candida albicans

Trees/Grasses/Weeds pollen (15):

Bermuda

Orchard

Fescue

Ryegrass

Blue grass

Johnsons grass

Box Elder/Maple Cedar

Oak

Walnut

Sycamore Ash

Hickory

Dandelion Alfalfa

Food (18):

Rice

Brewer’s Yeast

Gluten

Green peas

Peanut

Milk

Pork

Beef

Chicken

Lamb

Turkey

Eggs

Salmon

Fish mix

(Codfish, Herring, Markrel, Plaice) Corn Wheat

Oat

Soybean
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

Individual Tests

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)

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

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.

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

CBC, Chem. 17, T4, Vit B1

Code: 150V

Specimens: SST, EDTA

Storage: Refrigerate

Availability: Results available daily

CBC, Chem. 25, U/A, Folate, Vit B12, SDMA

Code: 726

Specimens: SST, EDTA, Urine

Storage: Refrigerate

Availability: Results available daily

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

Fecal O&P by Centrifugation

Code: 346

Folate

Code: 37

Specimens: 1 mL serum (SST)

Minimum: 0.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage: Refrigerate

Availability: Results available daily

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

Folate/Vit B12

Code: 39

Specimens: 1 mL serum (SST)

Storage: Refrigerate

Availability: Results available daily

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

Folate/Vit B12/PLI

Code: 40

Specimens: 1.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage: Refrigerate

Availability: Results available daily

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

Folate/Vit B12/TLI (canine)

Code: 44

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)

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.

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.

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.

Specimens:
SST, EDTA

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

Specimens:
SST, EDTA, Urine

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

Specimens:
Smears on glass slides and fluid in EDTA tube

Storage:
Room Temperature

Method:
Microscopic evaluation

Availability:
Results available in 1-2 days

Specimens:
Smears on glass slides and fluid in EDTA tube

Storage:
Room Temperature

Method:
Microscopic evaluation

Availability:
Results available in 1-2 days

Specimens:
Smears on glass slides and fluid in EDTA tube

Storage:
Room Temperature

Method:
Microscopic evaluation

Availability:
Results available in 1-2 days

Specimens:
Smears on glass slides and fluid in EDTA tube

Storage:
Room Temperature

Method:
Microscopic evaluation

Availability:
Results available in 1-2 days

Specimens:
1 mL serum (SST)

Minimum:
0.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

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

Specimens:
1 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

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

Specimens:
1.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

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

Specimens:
1.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

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

Specimens:
1.5 mL serum (SST)

Storage:
Refrigerate

Availability:
Results available daily

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.