Code Test Description * Indicates send out test   * S16840 Viral Isolation Culture   Specimen Swab or tissue in RT (keep moist, not wet, with sterile saline and don't insert into gel)   Method Culture   Schedule 3–4 weeks   Comments Appropriate for herpes, calcivirus, adenovirus, West Nile virus and influenza. For rotavirus use test code * S16710     Vitamin Testing   Specimen Call customer Service for testing information and submission.   * S17123 Von Willebrand's Factor   Specimen 1 BT citrated plasma or LT   Method ELISA   Schedule 5–7 working days   Indication To diagnose von Willebrand's disease.   Comments Send on cold packs. Testing bitches in heat, while pregnant or lactating is not advised.   * S85448 West Nile Titer   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method Serum neutralization   Schedule 7–14 working days   Indication To investigate West Nile virus as a cause of encephalitis.   Interpretive   Guidelines A negative test result may occur with acute infection. A positive result may be due to current infection, prior infection or vaccination. This test detects primarily IgG.   * S85449 West Nile Virus (PCR)   Specimen 1 LT or GT, CSF or tissue in RT   Method PCR   Schedule 5–7 working days   Comments Preferred tissues are brain, spinal cord, heart and kidney. Do not use this test code for primates.   * S16870 Zinc   Specimen 1 royal blue top or plasma from green microtainer   Method Atomic absorption   Schedule 7–10 working days   Indication Possible ingestion of zinc or signs of toxicity.   Comments DO NOT USE TUBES WITH RUBBER STOPPERS. Plasma or serum needs to be separated from cells and transferred to a plastic vial. Please send comments to the webmaster. ©1997-2008 Antech Diagnostics, Inc. Site design and maintenance by amesDesign.