Code Test Description * Indicates send out test   T475 Progesterone   Specimen 1 ml serum (No SST)   Method RIA   Schedule Daily   Indication Predict and confirm ovulation, assess remnant ovarian tissue, monitor luteal function and predict parturition.   Comments Progesterone concentrations cannot be used to diagnose pregnancy in dogs.   T190 Protein, Total   Specimen 1 ml serum or heparinized plasma   Method Colorimetric   Schedule Daily   Comments Low or high levels are best interpreted by looking at albumin and globulin levels.   T410 Prothrombin Time   Specimen 1 full BT   Method Mechanical   Schedule Daily   Indication Evaluates the extrinsic and common coagulation gateways.   Interpretive   Guidelines Increased with Vitamin K deficiency (anticoagulant todenticide poisioning) and deficiencies of Factors V, VII, X, prothrombin and fibrinogen. Also elevated in DIC.   Comments Requires adequate blood: citrate ratio (9:1). BT must be at least half full.   T415 PT/PTT   Specimen 1 full BT   Method Mechanical   Schedule Daily   Comments Requires adequate blood: citrate ratio (9:1). BT must be at least half full.   * S16685 Rabies Antibody Titer (Export RFFIT)   Specimen 2 ml serum   Method RFFIT   Schedule 2–3 weeks   Indication Requirement for rabies titer PRIOR to exportation.   Comments Contact destination consulate for current export testing regulations. In addition to the Antech Test Request Form, a KSU rabies form (Call Customer Service for required form) and a microchcip number must accompany the sample.   * S17108 Rabies Antibody Titer (Export FAVN)   Specimen 2 ml serum   Method FAVN   Schedule 3–4 weeks   Indication Requirement for rabies titer PRIOR to exportation.   Comments Contact destination consulate for current export testing regulations. In addition to the Antech Test Request Form, a KSU rabies form (Call Customer Service for required form) and a microchcip number must accompany the sample. The FAVN rabies form must be signed by the attending veterinarian.   * S1204 Rabies Antibody Titer (Non Export)   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method RFFIT   Schedule 2–3 weeks   T9810 Relaxin   Specimen Canine: 1 ml heparinized or citrated plasma Feline: 1 ml serum or heparinized or citrated plasma   Method ELISA   Schedule 1–4 working days   Indication Canine or feline pregnancy test.   Comments Draw sample 30 days post breeding. Serum and EDTA plasma are not acceptable for canine samples. Send sample on cold pack. Please send comments to the webmaster. ©1997-2008 Antech Diagnostics, Inc. Site design and maintenance by amesDesign.