All CBC’s are processed via an automated analyzer and a manual blood smear review, a manual differential is then performed when certain criteria is observed.

  • 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

  • Microflaria-knotts
    Code: 372
    Specimens:

    1ml whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    0.5mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Microscopy

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • 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

  • 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

  • Fibrinogen (Qualitative)
    Code: 352
    Specimens:

    2mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Minimum:

    1mL whole blood (EDTA)

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Heat precipitation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • 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

  • D-Dimer
    Code: 342
    Specimens:

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

    Storage:

    Refrigerate

    Method:

    Latex coagulation

    Availability:

    Results available daily

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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