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  • ALT (SGPT)

    Test Code
    T030
    Results:
    24 hours.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Alanine aminotransferase

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.

  • Amylase

    Test Code
    T040
    Results:
    24 hours.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.

  • Amylase and Lipase (PSL)

    Test Code
    T050
    Results:
    24 hours.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Amylase and Lipase (PSL)

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.

  • Anaplasma CF (Bovine)

    Test Code
    S16035
    Results:
    5-10 days.
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Interferences: Severe hemolysis or lipemia will preclude testing.

  • Anaplasma phagocytophilum PCR (Equine)

    Test Code
    S14421
    Results:
    3-5 days.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood.

  • Anaplasma phagocytophylium AB

    Test Code
    S16872
    Results:
    1-4 days.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Anaplasma phagocytophilum antibody.

    Used to detect antibodies against Anaplasma phagocytophilum by IFA methodology. Exposure does not necessarily indicate that clinical signs are caused by infection. Canine and Equine.

  • Anti-Mullerian Hormone(C/F)

    Test Code
    S14410
    Results:
    5-10 days.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in non-additive transport tube (plastic preferred).
    Test Description
    A qualitative AMH test for dogs and cats is meant to distinguish between spayed and ovarian intact bitches and queens once they have reached the age of sexual maturity. This test is to be used on canine and feline species only.

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.

    Note: Serum should be separated and placed in a non-additive transport tube. Sample must be kept cold – freeze after collection and send on ice packs.

  • Anti‑Mullerian Hormone (Equine)

    Test Code
    S14320
    Results:
    3-8 days.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Recommended before 3 years of age.

  • Anticoagulant Screen

    Test Code
    S16040
    Results:
    10-15 days.
    Specimen
    The following sample types are best for diagnosis:
    1) 20 grams of frozen, unfixed liver tissue.
    2) 5.0 mL serum in red top or other non-additive tube.
    Test Description
    Use test when ingestion of warfarin, bromadiolone, coumachlor, brodifacoum, diphacinone, chlorophacinone, or difethialone is suspected.

    Note: Send out test requiring serum, stomach contents, bait, or frozen liver tissue.

  • Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Titer

    Test Code
    T515
    Results:
    1-3 days.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Titer

    Antinuclear Antibody test is a titer test used as part of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) evaluation in patients with appropriate history, clinical signs, and other laboratory findings.

    Note: Canine and feline only.

  • aPTT

    Test Code
    T395
    Results:
    24 hours.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL citrated plasma in non-additive transport tube.
    Test Description
    Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)

    aPTT measures the integrity of the intrinsic and common components of the coagulation cascade.

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia. Partially full blue top tube may falsely increase sample’s coagulation time.

    Note: Clotting of the sample may preclude the analysis. The blue top tube needs to be filled to 2/3 or more of its capacity.

  • Aspergillus AB Avian (AFMP1P ELISA)

    Test Code
    S16011
    Results:
    5-7 days.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in microtainer or regular serum separator tube (spun).
    Test Description
    Avian Aspergillus Antibody.

  • Aspergillus Ag, Galactomannan Assay

    Test Code
    S85358
    Results:
    7-10 days.
    Specimen
    Canine or Feline: 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Avian: 0.1 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Aspergillus Antigen, Galactomannan Assay (Avian)

    Antigen detection test (EIA immunoenzymatic sandwich microplate assay) for galactomannan.

  • Aspergillus Profile Avian

    Test Code
    S85359
    Results:
    2-10 days.
    Container
    2 green top micro vials (withe gel) OR 2 serum in red tops or serum separator tubes.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum.
    Test Description
    Aspergillus Antibody Avian, Aspergillus Ag. Galactomannan Assay, and Avian Protein Electrophoresis.

  • AST (SGOT)

    Test Code
    T060
    Results:
    24 hours.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or spun serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Aspartate aminotransferase

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia. Serum or plasma should be separated within 1-hour of draw and centrifuged.

  • Autoimmune Profile

    Test Code
    SA280
    Results:
    1-3 days.
    Container
    Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum and 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood.
    Test Description
    CBC, Antinuclear Antibodies ANA, and Direct Coombs’ Test Warm

    An autoimmune panel evaluating a Complete Blood Count (CBC), Direct Coombs test warm, and Antinuclear antibodies. Canine and feline only.

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.

  • Autoimmune Profile Standard

    Test Code
    SA170
    Results:
    24 hours.
    Container
    Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum and 1.5 mL EDTA whole blood.
    Test Description
    CBC, Antinuclear Antibodies ANA, Direct Coombs’ Test Warm, Rheumatoid Factor

    An autoimmune panel evaluating a Complete Blood Count (CBC), direct Coombs’ test warm, and antinuclear antibodies.

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.

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