Code Test Description * Indicates send out test   * S16131 Brucells AGID/SAT   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method Agar gel immunodiffusion and slide agglutination   Schedule 5–7 working days   Indication A confirmatory test for infection with Brucells canis.   Interpretive   Guidelines The AGID test is more specific than the Brucella canis screen test, although some false positives can still occur. Falso negative AGID tests can occur in dogs infected for less than 8 to 12 weeks.   Comments A definitive diagnosis of Brucellosis is based on culture of the organism from infected tissue or blood, although this is not a sensitive method.   T530 Brucella Canis Screen (Non-Export)   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method IFA   Schedule 1–2 working days   Indication Screening test for Brucella canis exposure.   Interpretive   Guidelines The Brucella canis screen is a very sensitive, but not specific, test for Brucella canis exposure. The test may be negative if performed within 8 to 12 weeks of infection.   Comments Positive test results are automatically confirmed with the Brucella confirmatory (AGID/SAT).   * S16003 Brucella Canis Titer (For Export)   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method Serum agglutination   Schedule 5–10 working days   Indication Screening test for Brucella canis exposure.   Comments The KSU required form can be obtained by calling Customer Service. Microchip number may be required depending on destination.   T325 Buffy Coat Examination   Specimen 1 LT   Method Centrifugation   Schedule 1ú2 working days   Indication To assess the presence of mast cells, hemoparasites, viral inclusions or to do differential on low WBCs.   T105 BUN/Creatinine   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method See individual tests.   Schedule Daily   T110 Calcium   Specimen 1 ml serum or heparinized plasma   Method Arsenazo   Schedule Daily   Indication General homeostasis, bone disease, nutrition status, renal and endocrine disorders.   Interpretive   Guidelines Increased values may be secondary to neoplasia or endocrine disease(parathyroid, adrenal). Decreased levels may be seen with low albumin, renal disease, poor nutrition.   * S18537 Calcium, Ionized   Specimen 1 ml serum that has been anaerobically transferred from the spun RT (use a needle and syringe to avoid air exposure) into a plain RT. Label the sample tubes as SERUM and keep cold.   Method ISE   Schedule 1–4 working days   Indication To assist in interpretation of increased or decreased total calcium, levels and PTH testing.   Interpretive   Guidelines Elevated ionized calcium concentrations may be due to malignancy, primary hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D toxicity or granulomatous inflammation. Decreased ionized calcium may be due to lactation tetany, renal or nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism or primary hypoparathyroidism.   Comments **Cannot be added on** Samples that have been exposed to air may have artifically decreased (Ca2+). Do not open tube. Samples transported in SST tubes may have artifically increased (Ca2+). Please send comments to the webmaster. ©1997-2008 Antech Diagnostics, Inc. Site design and maintenance by amesDesign.