Code Test Description * Indicates send out test   T525 Blastomyces   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method Immunodiffusion   Schedule 1–3 working days   Indication Investigation of Blastomycosis.   Interpretive   Guidelines A positive serologic result is consistent with, but not diagnostic for, Blastomycosis. A definitive diagnosis of Blastomycosis is based on the demonstration of the organism in cytologic or histopathologic specimens. A combination of supportive history and clinical signs, suggestive radiographic findings plus positive serology may be substituted for organism identification. A negative result does not rule out active Blastomycosis.   T315 Blood Typing, Canine (DEA 1.1 only)   Specimen 1 LT   Method Agglutination   Schedule 2–3 working days   Indication RBC typing for identifying blood donors.   Interpretive   Guidelines Select donors that are negative for clinically significant isoantigens.   Comments RBC typing for identifying blood donors. This code evaluates for the presence of DEA 1.1.   * S16100 Blood Typing, Canine (Full Panel)   Specimen 1 LT   Method Agglutination   Schedule 7–10 working days   Indication RBC typing for identifying blood donors.   Interpretive   Guidelines Select donors that are negative for clinically significant isoantigens.   Comments RBC typing for identifying blood donors. This code evaluates for the presence of the following blood group antigens: DEA 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3, 4, 5 and 7. The antigens of most significance include DEA 1.1 and possible 1.2 and 7. This test cannot be added on.   T320 Blood Typing, Feline   Specimen 1 LT   Method Agglutination   Schedule 1–2 working days   Indication RBC typing for identifying blood donors.   Interpretive   Guidelines Select donors that are negative for clinically significant isoantigens.   Comments Antigens of significance include A and B. Certain purebred cat breeds are commonly type B. Blood type of blood donor cats should be determined prior to transfusion. Screening prior to breeding can reduce the prevalence of neonatal isoerythrolysis.   T100 Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)   Specimen 1 ml serum, LT or Lithium/Sodium heparin   Method Enzymatic   Schedule Daily   Indication Renal disorders.   Interpretive   Guidelines BUN increases with pre-renal disease (decreased renal perfusion) or a variety of renal diseases. Post-renal obstruction will dramatically increase levels. high protein diets or gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage will increase levels. Decreased hepatic function may decrease production of BUN. Low protein diets and polyuric states may also cause BUN to decrease.   T730 Bromide   Specimen 1 ml serum (No SST)   Method Gold trichloride   Schedule 1–2 working days   Indication To monitor anticonvulsant therapy.   Interpretive   Guidelines Low levels suggestive of inadequate anticonvulsant doses. High levels suggest toxicity. Please send comments to the webmaster. ©1997-2008 Antech Diagnostics, Inc. Site design and maintenance by amesDesign.