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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.
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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
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.
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CBC, Chem. 17, T4, Vit B1
Code: 150V
Specimens:
SST, EDTA
Storage:
Refrigerate
Availability:
Results available daily
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CBC, Chem. 25, U/A, Folate, Vit B12, SDMA
Code: 726
Specimens:
SST, EDTA, Urine
Storage:
Refrigerate
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fecal O&P by Centrifugation
Code: 346
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Vitamin B12
Code: 41
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Zinc
Code: 816
Specimens:
1.5mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
1mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Availability:
Results available in 1-2 weeks
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Tick Panel, Small
Code: 343
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
IFA
Availability:
Results available in 3-6 days
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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.
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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
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Triglycerides
Code: 392
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.3mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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Tritrichomonas PCR
Code: 832
Specimens:
1 tablespoon feces in sterile fecal collection tube/container
Method:
PCR
Availability:
Results available in 3-6 days
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Uric Acid
Code: 845
Specimens:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.3mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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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
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Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
Code: 396
Specimens:
1.5mL urine (RTT/WTT)
Minimum:
1mL urine (RTT /WTT)
Storage:
Refrigerate for up to 4 days
Availability:
Results available daily
Information:
See 'Procedures & Specimen Requirements' Page.
Submission Requirements:
1mL urine in WTT (no additives)
Interferences:
Hematuria, pyuria
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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
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Urine Sedimentation
Code: 397
Specimens:
3mL urine (WTT)
Minimum:
1mL urine (WTT)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Sedimentation/microscopy
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Protein, Total
Code: 380
Specimens:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.3mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automatic chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Rickettsia PCR
Code: 429
Specimens:
2mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
PCR
Availability:
Results available in 4-10 days
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Rickettsia IFA
Code: 670
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.2mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
IFA
Availability:
Results available in 4-7 days
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SDMA
Code: 18
Specimens:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.3mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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SDMA +Creat
Code: 682
Specimens:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.3mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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Sodium
Code: 677
Specimens:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.3mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
ISE/ chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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Specific Gravity, Urine
Code: 671
Specimens:
1mL urine (WTT)
Minimum:
0.5mL urine (WTT)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Refractometer
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Lipase
Code: 369
Specimens:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.3mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated hematology analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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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
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Lyme IFA
Code: 370
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
IFA
Availability:
Results available in 3-5 days
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Magnesium
Code: 318
Specimens:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.3mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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Microflaria-knotts
Code: 372
Specimens:
1ml whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum:
0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Microscopy
Availability:
Results available daily
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Myasthenia Gravis Assay
Code: 532
Specimens:
2mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
RIA
Availability:
Results available in 10-14 days
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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
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Neospora
Code: 08
Specimens:
1.5mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
1mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
ELISA
Availability:
Results available in 3-5 days
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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
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Parathyroid Hormone & Ionized Calcium, Canine or Feline
Code: 533
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Potassium
Code: 377
Specimens:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hemoglobin
Code: 527
Specimens:
1mL whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum:
0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated hematology analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
Code: 810
Specimens:
3mL whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum:
1mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated hematology analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Iron
Code: 365
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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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 .
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Feline Leukemia Virus Antigen IFA
Code: 351
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)
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FeLV/FIV
Code: 350
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
ELISA
Availability:
Results available daily
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Fibrinogen (Qualitative)
Code: 352
Specimens:
2mL whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum:
1mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Heat precipitation
Availability:
Results available daily
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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.
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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
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FT4
Code: 731
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Chemiluminescence
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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Fungal Culture
Code: 334
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Distemper Titer (Canine)
Code: 813
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
ELISA
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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Ehrlichia PCR
Code: 425
Specimens:
2mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
PCR
Availability:
Results available in 7-10 days
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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
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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
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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
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Fecal Pathogens: Salmonella, Shigella, & Campylobacter
Code: 650
Storage:
Refrigerate
Availability:
Final results available in 3-5 days
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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
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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
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) PCR
Code: 426
Specimens:
2mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
PCR
Availability:
Results available in 7-10 days
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP-Coronavirus)
Code: 353
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
IFA
Availability:
Results available in 2-5 days
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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D-Dimer
Code: 342
Specimens:
1mL citrated plasma (BTT) or 1mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Latex coagulation
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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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
Dosage:
0.1mg/kg IV
Baseline Cortisol:
15ug/dL
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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.
Dosage:
0.01mg/kg IV
Baseline Cortisol:
1.05.0 ug/dL
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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.
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Chloride
Code: 513
Specimens:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
Automated chemistry analyzer
Availability:
Results available daily
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Blood Culture
Code: 332
Specimens:
2 lithium heparin tubes full (GTT)
Storage:
Room Temperature, NEVER REFRIGERATE
Availability:
Final results available in 5 days
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Blood Typing, Canine
Code: 310
Specimens:
3mL whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum:
1.5mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Availability:
Results available daily
Submission Requirements:
1mL whole blood (EDTA)
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Blood Typing, Feline
Code: 311
Specimens:
3mL whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum:
1.5mL whole blood (EDTA)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Availability:
Results available daily
Submission Requirements:
1mL whole blood (EDTA)
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Brucellosis IFA
Code: 313
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Minimum:
0.5mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
IFA
Availability:
Results available in 3-5 days
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Availability:
Results available in 7 days
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Babesia canis IFA
Code: 508
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
IFA
Availability:
Results available in 5-7 days
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Babesia gibsoni IFA
Code: 554
Specimens:
1mL serum (SST)
Storage:
Refrigerate
Method:
IFA
Availability:
Results available in 5-7 days
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Baermann Fecal (lungworm)
Code: 808
Specimens:
2-5g of fresh feces