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  • 11 Metal and Mineral Panel (Equine)

    Test Code
    S14466
    Results:
    5-10 days
    Component
    11 Metal and Mineral Panel (Equine)
    Specimen
    One or more of the following:
    1.0 mL serum in non-additive tube AND EDTA whole blood in
    lavender top tube;
    5 grams fresh liver sample in sealed, leak-proof
    container;
    50 mg fresh liver biopsy (3 Tru-Cut samples, no fluid
    added) in sealed, leak-proof container;
    500 grams of feed (representative sample) in sealed
    container.
    For birds, 0.6 mL EDTA or heparinized whole blood is
    adequate.
    Test Description
    – Serum: Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, and Zinc.
    – EDTA Whole Blood: Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Thallium.

    Serum selenium provides current‑day levels, while whole blood selenium indicates selenium status over a longer period of time.

  • Accuplex

    Test Code
    AC100
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    HWAg, Borrelia burgdorferi, Ehrlichia spp. (including E. canis, E. ewingii, and E. chaffeensis) and Anaplasma spp. (including A. phagocytophilum and A. platys)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Accuplex screens for canine Vector-borne Disease (VBD) pathogens. It detects Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) antigen, C6 antibodies produced following Borrelia burgdorferi infection (Lyme), antibodies to Ehrlichia spp. (including E. canis, E. ewingii, and E. chaffeensis) and antibodies to Anaplasma spp. (including A. phagocytophilum and A. platys).

    Accuplex and all panels that include Accuplex are not intended to meet export testing requirements.

  • Accuplex Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD111
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    HWAg, Borrelia burgdorferi, Ehrlichia spp. (including E. canis, E. ewingii, and E. chaffeensis) and Anaplasma spp. (including A. phagocytophilum and A. platys)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Accuplex screens for canine Vector-borne Disease (VBD) pathogens. It detects Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) antigen, C6 antibodies produced following Borrelia burgdorferi infection (Lyme), antibodies to Ehrlichia spp. (including E. canis, E. ewingii, and E. chaffeensis) and antibodies to Anaplasma spp. (including A. phagocytophilum and A. platys).

    Accuplex and all panels that include Accuplex are not intended to meet export testing requirements.

  • Accuplex, KeyScreen (Canine)

    Test Code
    KAC100
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Accuplex, KeyScreen
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 0.3 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    Accuplex (AC100) screens for canine Vector‑borne Disease (VBD) pathogens. It detects Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) antigen, C6 antibodies produced following Borrelia burgdorferi infection (Lyme), antibodies to Ehrlichia spp. (including E. canis, E. ewingii, and E. chaffeensis) and antibodies to Anaplasma spp. (including A. phagocytophilum and A. platys).

    KeyScreen GI Parasite PCR (T991) detects 20 individual parasites, and markers for potential Zoonotic Giardia (assemblages/strains A and B), and hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum) benzimidazole (e.g., fenbendazole, febantel) resistance.

    Accuplex and all panels that include Accuplex are not intended to meet export testing requirements.

  • Accuplex, Microfilaria Test (Knott’s)

    Test Code
    AC617
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Accuplex, Microfilaria Test (Knott's)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Accuplex (AC100) screens for canine Vector‑borne Disease (VBD) pathogens. It detects Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) antigen, C6 antibodies produced following Borrelia burgdorferi infection (Lyme), antibodies to Ehrlichia spp. (including E. canis, E. ewingii and E. chaffeensis) and antibodies to Anaplasma spp. (including A. phagocytophilum and A. platys).

    Knott’s test for detection of heartworm microfilaria is included. Accuplex and all panels that include Accuplex are not intended to meet export testing requirements.

  • Accuplex, O&P, Giardia Ag ELISA

    Test Code
    AC808
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Accuplex, O&P, Giardia Ag ELISA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 6.0 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    Accuplex (AC100) for canine Vector-borne Disease (VBD) screening, O&P (fecal Ova & Parasites; zinc sulphate centrifugation/floatation), and Giardia Antigen (Ag) ELISA.

    Accuplex and all panels that include Accuplex are not intended to meet export testing requirements.

  • Acetylcholine Receptor Ab

    Test Code
    S16005
    Results:
    7-9 days
    Component
    Acetylcholine Receptor Ab
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Assessment for the presence of antibodies (Ab) against the acetylcholine receptor. A positive result supports a diagnosis of generalized acquired Myaesthenia Gravis.

  • Acid Fast Stain – Micro

    Test Code
    M010
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Acid fast stain
    Specimen
    1 air-dried smear prepared from one of the following specimens:
    cerebral spinal fluid, feces (from dogs, cats, horses, herbivores and avians), gastric aspirate, sputum, tissue, transtracheal aspirates, urine, or wound
    Test Description
    Acid-fast stain applied to an air-dried smear to determine if mycobacteria present in sample provided.

  • ACTH Endogenous

    Test Code
    T435
    Results:
    2-3 days
    Component
    ACTH Endogenous
    Specimen
    1.0 mL aprotinin treated EDTA plasma in non-additive
    transport tube (labeled as AP treated plasma)
    Test Description
    ACTH Endogenous used for small animal testing.

  • ACTH Endogenous (Equine)

    Test Code
    L525
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    ACTH Endogenous
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube (label accordingly)
    Test Description
    Plasma ACTH levels show a seasonal variation for horses in the northern hemisphere. Seasonally elevated ACTH levels are usually observed between Mid-July to Mid-November. Horses with PPID may have exaggerated levels during this time. Interpretation range values will vary by season.

  • ACTH Endogenous, Insulin, Glucose (Equine)

    Test Code
    L540
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    ACTH Endogenous (Baseline), Insulin, GLU (Equine)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL spun AND separated serum in serum separator tube; 1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube. Label BOTH samples accordingly
    Test Description
    See L525 and T470E for additional drawing instructions.

  • ACTH Endogenous, Insulin, Glucose, Leptin (Equine)

    Test Code
    L575
    Results:
    1-10 days
    Component
    ACTH Endogenous (Baseline), Insulin, GLU, Leptin (Equine)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL spun AND separated serum in serum separator tube; 2.0 mL serum (send on ice) in red top tube; 1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube. Label ALL samples accordingly
    Test Description
    See L525 and T470E for additional drawing instructions.

  • ACTH TRH Stim POST (Equine)

    Test Code
    L525P
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    ACTH Post TRH Stimulation
    Specimen
    POST: 1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube (label accordingly)

  • ACTH TRH Stim PRE and POST (Equine)

    Test Code
    L535
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Endogenous ACTH (PRE and POST)
    Specimen
    PRE: 1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube; POST: 1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube. Label BOTH samples accordingly. Send on ice to keep cold.
    Test Description
    Recommended if results from L525 were previously normal but disease is still strongly suspected.

    See L525 and L525P for additional drawing instructions.

  • ACTH TRH Stim PRE and POST, Insulin, Glucose (Equine)

    Test Code
    L580
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    ACTH TRH Stim PRE and POST, Insulin, GLU (Equine)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL spun AND separated serum in serum separator tube; PRE: 1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube; POST: 1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube. Label ALL samples accordingly
    Test Description
    See L525, L525P, and T470E for additional drawing instructions.

  • Adiponectin (Equine)

    Test Code
    S14464
    Results:
    3-5 days
    Component
    Adiponectin
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Adiponectin is a key regulator of Glucose (GLU) and lipid metabolism and has insulin sensitizing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Unlike leptin, low adiponectin is strongly associated with insulin dysregulation and laminitis risk (not just obesity). Stress/feed/grain access prior to sampling do not impact adiponectin values and therefore may be a more reliable indicator of metabolic status and laminitis risk than single insulin measurements in some cases.

  • Adrenal Androgen Panel (Ferret)

    Test Code
    S17116
    Results:
    10-14 days
    Component
    Estradiol, 17-OH Progesterone, Androstenedione
    Specimen
    0.5 mL heparinized plasma in spun green top micro vial with gel separator
    Test Description
    Estradiol, 17-OH Progesterone, Androstenedione

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