Code Test Description * Indicates send out test   * S8710 Parvovirus PCR (Canine)   Specimen 1 g fresh feces or 3 ml whole blood in LT   Method PCR   Schedule 5–7 working days   Indication Testing for canine parvovirus.   Interpretive   Guidelines The fecal parvovirus PCR test may confirm the presence of fecal parvoviral DNA even when the parvoviral antigen test is negative. Recent modified live virus vaccination (in the previous 1–2 weeks) may cause false positive results.   Comments This test is specific for canine parvovirus. Sample should be kept cold.   T705 Parvovirus Vaccine Titer   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method IFA   Schedule 1–3 working days   Indication Tests for immunologic response to vaccination. This test does not assure protection against infection.   Interpretive   Guidelines A titer of 1:5 or greater indicates immunologic response to vaccination.   T750 Phenobarbital   Specimen 1 ml serum (No SST)   Method TDX   Schedule 1–2 working days   Indication To monitor phenobarbital levels.   Comments Falsely decreased levels may occur if sample is drawn into a SST. Peak levels occur 6 to 8 hours post pill. Trough levels occur immediately prior to the next pill (10 to 12 hours post pill). However, timing of sample collection is not important once steady state is achieved (2–3 weeks after commencing treatment or changing dose.).   T655 Phenobarbital Peak and Trough   Specimen 1 ml serum peak and trough (No SST)   Method TDX   Schedule 1–2 working days   Indication To monitor peak and trough levels.   Comments Falsely decreased levels may occur if sample is drawn into a SST. Peak levels occur 6 to 8 hours post pill. Trough levels occur immediately prior to the next pill (10 to 12 hours post pill).   T180 Phosphorus   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method Kinetic   Schedule Daily   Interpretive   Guidelines Phosphorus tends to run high in young canines during times of bone growth. Renal insufficiency will increase levels.   T400 Platelet Count   Specimen 1 LT   Method Laser Flow Cytometry   Schedule Daily   T185 Potassium   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method ISE   Schedule Daily   Indication Assessment of electrolytes or acid-base status.   Interpretive   Guidelines High levels may be seen in metabolic acidosis, renal failure and Addison's disease. Please send comments to the webmaster. ©1997-2008 Antech Diagnostics, Inc. Site design and maintenance by amesDesign.