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  • Bile Acid (Avian/Exotics)

    Test Code
    AE260
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Bile Acid (Avian/Exotics)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Single Bile Acid, Avian/Exotics

  • Bile Acids (PRE and POST)

    Test Code
    T220
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Fasted bile acids, 2 hour post feeding bile acids
    Specimen
    PRE: 0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube (fasted sample labeled PRE); POST: 0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube (2 hour post sample labeled POST)
    Test Description
    PRE: fasted bile acids, POST: 2 hour POST feeding bile acids.

  • Blastomyces Ab

    Test Code
    T525
    Results:
    2-3 days
    Component
    Blastomyces Ab
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    To investigate the possibility of blastomycosis as the cause of clinical signs.

  • Blastomyces Quantitative Ag Assay

    Test Code
    S86293
    Results:
    5-7 days
    Component
    Blastomyces dermatitidis Ag, EIA
    Specimen
    2.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    An antigen test used to diagnose blastomycosis.

  • Blood Cross Match

    Test Code
    T340
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Includes Donor ID, Major and/or Minor Cross Match
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top or white top tube. Serum in serum separator tube is acceptable but not preferred; 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube. Samples for patient and each donor. Tubes labeled as Patient and Donor.
    Test Description
    Screens for pre-existing antibodies directed against red cell antigens to determine serological compatibility prior to transfusion. If serum, as well as whole blood, is submitted both minor and major cross-match will be performed. This test is not intended for use in determining pre-breeding compatibility testing, neonatal isoerythrolysis, or the prevention of neonatal isoerythrolysis.

  • Blood Lead Level (Avian)

    Test Code
    AE290
    Results:
    1-5 days
    Component
    Avian blood lead level
    Specimen
    0.5 mL of heparinized whole blood in green top tube

  • Blood Typing (Feline)

    Test Code
    T320
    Results:
    2-10 days
    Component
    Feline Blood Typing (Type A, Type B, or AB)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Evaluation of feline blood type as Type A, Type B, or AB.

  • Blood Typing DEA 1 Only (Canine)

    Test Code
    T315
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Blood Typing: DEA 1 (Canine)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Rapid red blood cell (RBC) typing for canine blood donors or recipients. It detects the presence of the most clinically significant canine blood group antigen: DEA 1.

    Compared to the extended typing panel (S16100), this DEA 1-only profile offers a faster turnaround time and is used for routine compatibility screening prior to transfusion.

  • Blood Typing, DEA Full Panel (Canine)

    Test Code
    S16100
    Results:
    6-9 business days
    Component
    Blood Typing: DEA 1, DEA 4, DEA 5, DEA 7 (Canine)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube; 2.0 mL separated serum when also requesting antibody screen
    Test Description
    This panel is designed for extended Red Blood Cell (RBC) typing in canine blood donors. It detects the presence of clinically significant canine blood group antigens, including DEA 1, 4, 5, and 7. An antibody screen is available for an additional fee if serum is submitted along with EDTA whole blood. Compare with T315 that includes DEA 1 only but has faster turn-around-time.

  • Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

    Test Code
    T100
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    BUN
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Blood urea nitrogen

  • Bone Marrow Core Biopsy

    Test Code
    BMBC
    Results:
    3-5 business days
    Component
    Preparation of submitted bone marrow needle cores and microscopic interpretation by anatomic pathologist
    Specimen
    Bone marrow needle cores should be taken from the proximal humerus with a 11-to-13-gauge Jamshidi needle 3 to 4 inches long. Submit samples in 10% neutral buffer formalin (less than 1L of formalin) using a leak-proof container approved for shipping biological specimens. Bag container in zipper-lock see-through bag separately from cytology slides and other samples. Protect biopsies in freezing temperatures by adding 1:10 ratio isopropyl alcohol (70% or higher) to formalin.
    Test Description
    This test examines bone marrow for patients with hematopoietic abnormalities. Submit biopsies of marrow in formalin. For best results, a CBC should be submitted simultaneously — this gives the clinical pathologist a more complete view of the hematopoietic system and can help pinpoint disease. A detailed history and time course of events will further aid the clinical pathologist in interpreting the findings.

    For patients with suspected osteomyelitis or tumors of bone, submit biopsies in formalin (or complete limbs dampened with saline) and refrigerated using the standard biopsy FBX test code. All shipments must comply with U.S. DOT regulations. Go to website https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/reference-lab/diagnostics/pathology/ for detailed instructions or call Customer Support at 800‑872‑1001, Dial 0.

  • Bone Marrow Cytology

    Test Code
    BONE
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Includes preparation of submitted bone marrow sample and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist
    Specimen
    4 to 5 air dried bone marrow slides or bone marrow sample in
    lavender top tube
    Test Description
    This test includes a microscopic evaluation of bone marrow. The report includes description of cellularity, assessment of cell lineage, and pathologist comments.

  • Bone Marrow Cytology, CBC

    Test Code
    BONECBC
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Bone Marrow Cytology, CBC
    Specimen
    4 to 5 air-dried bone marrow slides or bone marrow sample, and 1.0 mL whole blood
    Test Description
    Bone Marrow Cytology and Complete Blood Count (CBC).

    This test includes a microscopic evaluation of bone marrow. The report includes descriptions of cellularity, assessment of cell lineage, and pathologist comments. The CBC submitted at the time of the bone marrow sampling is utilized in the interpretation of the bone marrow evaluation to allow for a more complete assessment of the hematopoietic system. A detailed history and time course of events will further aid the pathologist in the interpretation of the findings.

  • Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) ELISA

    Test Code
    S16844
    Results:
    5-7 days
    Component
    BVD ELISA
    Specimen
    1.0 mL of serum in red top or white top tube

  • Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) PCR

    Test Code
    S86551
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    BVD PCR
    Specimen
    One of the following: 2.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; fresh tissue, semen, or milk in non-additive tube

  • Bromide

    Test Code
    T730
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Bromide
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or other non-additive transport tube
    Test Description
    This test is used to monitor bromide therapy. Therapeutic serum bromide concentrations should be measured at three weeks after initiating therapy, but steady-state concentrations may fluctuate among dogs due to differences in drug clearance and bioavailability.

  • Bromide Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD320
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Bromide
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or other non-additive transport tube
    Test Description
    This test is used to monitor bromide therapy. Therapeutic serum bromide concentrations should be measured at three weeks after initiating therapy, but steady-state concentrations may fluctuate among dogs due to differences in drug clearance and bioavailability.

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