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  • Brucella canis – Screen (Canine)

    Test Code
    T530
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Brucella canis screen
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This test is species-specific (dogs only). This is a screening test performed at 1:50 dilution. A titer is not performed.

  • Brucella Screen Multiplex (Canine)

    Test Code
    S16131
    Results:
    5-7 days
    Component
    Includes confirmatory testing with Brucella Slide Agglutination and AGID for samples with non‑negative screen results.
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum in non-additive transport tube.
    Test Description
    An antibody detection for Brucella canis antigen via the Canine Brucella Multiplex Assay. Samples undergo sequential testing dependent upon initial results. If the Multiplex assay is positive, further testing is performed by Canine Brucella Slide Agglutination and AGID testing at no additional cost.

  • Brucella Titer for Export (KSU) (Canine)

    Test Code
    S16003
    Results:
    7-10 business days
    Component
    Brucella Titer (Export)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Evaluation for antibody suggestive of Brucella canis exposure. Brucella canis antibody evaluation is performed by serum agglutination. The test is typically used when required for export. Canine only.

  • Buffy Coat Cytology for Mast Cells

    Test Code
    T325
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Includes preparation of buffy coat smears and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Used to assess for the presence of mast cells, evaluate for hemiparasites/infectious agents, or to do a differential on Complete Blood Count (CBC) with low white cells.

  • BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA

    Test Code
    T105X
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine (CREA), and BUN/Creatinine Ratio (BUN/CREA).

  • BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, SDMA

    Test Code
    T105
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, SDMA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine (CREA), BUN/Creatinine Ratio (BUN/CREA), Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA).

  • C Reactive Protein (CRP)

    Test Code
    S86344
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    CRP
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or white top tube
    Test Description
    CRP in dogs is used as a highly sensitive biomarker to detect and monitor systemic inflammation and the response to treatment in a wide range of inflammatory, infectious, or immune-mediated diseases.

  • CADET BRAF

    Test Code
    T1025
    Results:
    3-6 days
    Component
    If the CADET BRAF test is negative, the CADET BRAF-PLUS test is reflexed to increase overall sensitivity.
    Specimen
    40 mL urine collected in CADET BRAF urine container. Urine must be put in CADET BRAF container within 15 minutes of collection and can be collected over multiple days.
    Test Description
    A non-invasive, highly sensitive assay that evaluates free-catch urine samples from dogs for the presence of cells harboring the b-raf mutation or specific copy number variations associated with Transitional Cell Carcinoma/Urothelial Carcinoma/Prostatic carcinoma. The assay identifies 85% of TCC/UC cases. It can be used to diagnose TCC/UC and monitor dogs undergoing treatment for remission and relapse.

  • CADET BRAF Recheck

    Test Code
    Results:
    3-6 days
    Component
    If the CADET BRAF test is negative, the CADET BRAF-PLUS test is reflexed to increase overall sensitivity.
    Specimen
    40 mL urine collected in CADET BRAF urine container. Urine must be put in CADET BRAF container within 15 minutes of collection and can be collected over multiple days.

  • Calcium (CA)

    Test Code
    T110
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    CA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Total CA

  • Calcium, Ionized

    Test Code
    S18537
    Results:
    1-4 days
    Component
    Ionized CA
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum anaerobically transferred from spun red top or serum separator tube into a plain, unopened non-additive tube
    Test Description
    Used to further explore the relevance of abnormalities in total calcium by assessing its ionized fraction.

  • Calici Virus IFA (Feline)

    Test Code
    S16135
    Results:
    3-5 business days
    Component
    Calici Virus
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or white top tube
    Test Description
    A serology test evaluating for IgG antibody levels by IFA suggesting Feline calicivirus exposure.

  • Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE)

    Test Code
    S16145
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube

  • Cardio BNP (Canine)

    Test Code
    T1010
    Results:
    2-3 days
    Component
    cBNP
    Specimen
    0.5 mL EDTA plasma injected into a BNP tube
    Test Description
    This test provides a quantitative assessment of canine heart health by measuring the concentration of the carboxy terminal of the BNP peptide (cBNP), which is released by cardiac myocytes in response to stretch and stress.

  • CBC

    Test Code
    T330
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and Differential: Percent and Absolute Neutrophils, Bands, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    A Complete Blood Count (CBC) assessment of the quantity and morphology of the erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets.

  • CBC (Avian/Exotics)

    Test Code
    AE270
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    WBC Estimate, Thrombocyte Estimate, Hematocrit, Blood Parasites, Differential: Percent and Absolute Heterophils, Bands, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils, Azurophilic Monocytes
    Specimen
    0.5 mL heparinized whole blood in green top micro vial (no gel); 2 freshly prepared blood smears in slide holders
    Test Description
    Avian/Exotics Complete Blood Count (CBC)

    EDTA whole blood is not preferred because it tends to cause hemolysis in reptiles and in some avian species.

  • CBC (Small Mammal)

    Test Code
    AE275
    Results:
    24 Hours
    Component
    WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and Differential: Percent and Absolute Neutrophils, Heterophils, Bands, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils
    Specimen
    0.5 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Complete Blood Count (CBC)

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