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  • Buffy Coat Cytology for Mast Cells

    Test Code
    Results:
    Component
    Includes preparation of buffy coat smears and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL 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. For cells other than mast cells, please indicate on the test request form the specific cells/pathology to be investigated.

  • 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

    Test Code
    Results:
    Daily
    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
    Results:
    Daily
    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).

  • 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) (Canine)

    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.

  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Add-on (Canine)

    Test Code
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    CRP
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or white top tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. 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 (Canine)

    Test Code
    T1025
    Results:
    3-6 days
    Component
    CADET BRAF
    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. If the CADET BRAF test is negative, the CADET BRAF-PLUS test is reflexed to increase overall sensitivity.

  • 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 (CA)

    Test Code
    Results:
    Daily
    Component
    CA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    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.

  • Calcium, Ionized

    Test Code
    Results:
    Component
    iCA
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum anaerobically transferred from spun red top, white 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. This test is performed at an external lab.

  • 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
    Test Description
    Detects antibodies against the CAE virus. This test is performed at an external lab.

  • 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 (BNP), 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.

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Test Request Forms

As a service to our valued clients, Antech provides quick online access to test request forms in PDF format. Click download on the desired form below and the PDF will open in a new window, where you have the option to save or print.

  • Accuplex Multi-Patient Test Request Form

    AccuPlex Multi-Test

    US Version

  • Avian & Exotic Test Request Form

    Avian & Exotic

    US Version

  • Cadet-BRAF Test Request Form

    CADET BRAF/Plus

    US Version

  • Canine & Feline Test Request Form

    Canine & Feline Tests

    US Version

  • Canine/Feline Dermapathology Test Request Form

    Dermatopathology Consult

    US Version

  • Canine/Feline Pathology Test Request Form

    Histopathology/Cytology

    US Version

  • Canine/Feline Superliver Test Request Form

    Superliver Biopsy

    US Version

  • Equine & Large Animal Test Request Form

    Equine

    US Version

  • Equine/Large Animal Pathology Test Request Form

    Equine Histopathology/Cytology

    US Version

  • Heartworm Canine Occult Multi-Patient Test Request Form

    Canine Occult Heartworm Multi-Test

    US Version

  • Heartworm Multi-Patient Test Request Form

    Heartworm Multi-Test

    US Version

  • Ova & Parasite Multi-Patient Test Request Form

    O&P Multi-Test

    US Version

  • Ova & Parasite, Giardia Multi-Patient Test Request Form

    O&P Multi-Test with Giardia

    US Version

  • SearchLight DNA Form Canada

    SearchLight DNA Form (CA)

  • SearchLight DNA Test Request Form

    SearchLight DNA Form (US)