• 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.

  • Rickettsia IFA
    Code: 670
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.2mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 4-7 days

  • 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

  • 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

  • Neospora
    Code: 08
    Specimens:

    1.5mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    ELISA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • 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

  • 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
    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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 2-5 days

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Brucellosis IFA
    Code: 313
    Specimens:

    1mL serum (SST)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL serum (SST)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    IFA

    Availability:

    Results available in 3-5 days

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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