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  • Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) PCR

    Test Code
    S86551
    Results:
    7-10 days.
    Specimen
    2.0 mL EDTA whole blood, fresh tissue, semen, or milk in non-additive tube.

  • Bromide

    Test Code
    T730
    Results:
    1-2 days.
    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.

    Interferences: Gel may interfere with test. Do not use a serum separator tube for sample collection or submission.

  • Bromide Add‑on

    Test Code
    ADD320
    Results:
    1-2 days.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top tube. Submission in serum separator tube is not recommended.
    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.

  • Brucella canis – Screen

    Test Code
    T530
    Results:
    1-3 days.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red 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.

    Note: Canine only. Test will not detect antibodies against B. suis, B. melitensi, and B. abortus. Use the Brucella AGID test if a dog may have been infected with Brucella from other species (e.g., from cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, sheep). Do not use this test for export.

  • Brucella Screen Multiplex

    Test Code
    S16131
    Results:
    5-7 days.
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum in red top or other non-additive tube.
    Test Description
    Includes confirmatory testing with Brucella Slide Agglutination and AGID for samples with non‑negative screen results.

    An antibody detection for Babesia 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.

    Note: Canine only. This test can detect antibodies against B. canis, B. suis, B. melitensis, and B. abortus.

  • Brucella Titer for Export (KSU)

    Test Code
    S16003
    Results:
    7-10 business days.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Brucella Titer for Export.

    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.

    Note: Clearly write microchip number on the Test Requisition Form (TRF) and on submitted sample tube.

  • Buffy Coat for Mast Cells

    Test Code
    T325
    Results:
    1-3 days.
    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 a Complete Blood Count (CBC) with low white cells.

  • BUN, Creatinine, SDMA, T4

    Test Code
    T107
    Results:
    24 hours.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    BUN and Creatinine with SDMA and T4.

    BUN, creatinine, SDMA for glomerular filtration rate estimation (T1035), and a Total T4.

    Interferences: T4 evaluation can be affected in a hemolyzed or moderately lipemic sample. Lipemia can falsely decrease T4 results. Lipemia can falsely elevate TSH results.

  • BUN/Creatinine, SDMA

    Test Code
    T105
    Results:
    24 hours.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    BUN, Creatinine with SDMA and BUN/Creat Ratio.

    BUN, creatinine, and SDMA (T1035) for glomerular filtration rate estimation.

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.

  • C1 with SDMA, FT4‑ED

    Test Code
    SA205
    Results:
    1-3 days.
    Container
    Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top.
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube and 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
    Test Description
    Superchem with SDMA, CBC, T4, T3, FreeT4 by Equilibrium Dialysis, Felv, FIV, Feline Coronavirus Titer, and Hemotropic Mycoplasma.

    The most comprehensive chemistry with a Complete Blood Count (CBC), thyroid evaluation (T3, T4, FT4), SDMA (T1035) for glomerular filtration rate estimation, Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen detection, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibody detection, feline coronavirus antibody and slide evaluation for Hemotropic Mycoplasma.

    Interferences: T4 evaluation can be affected in a hemolyzed or moderately lipemic sample. Lipemia can falsely decrease T4 results. Lipemia can falsely elevate TSH results.

  • C5 Cat Viral

    Test Code
    SA265
    Results:
    1-3 days.
    Specimen
    0.75 mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    FeLV Antigen ELISA, Feline Coronavirus Titer, FIV Antibody.

    Panel that assesses possible infectious etiologies including Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen detection, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibody detection, and feline coronavirus (antibody detection) for the exhibited clinical signs.

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis or lipemia may result in false positive results on the FeLV Antigen ELISA.

  • CADET™ BRAF

    Test Code
    T1025
    Results:
    3-6 days.
    Container
    CADET™ BRAF container (urine must be put in BRAF container within 15 minutes of collection and can be collected over multiple days).
    Specimen
    40 mL urine collected in CADET™ BRAF urine container.
    Test Description
    CADET™ BRAF includes CADET™ BRAF-PLUS when reflexed based on CADET™ BRAF result.

    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 95% of TCC/UC cases. It can be used to diagnose TCC/UC and monitor dogs undergoing treatment for remission and relapse.

    Interferences: Cystocentesis drawn urine and contrast solutions (if the urine is collected while the contrast is clearing from the dog’s system) may cause interference. Radiation and Chemotherapy are not interferences for the CADET™ BRAF/BRAF Plus test assay; however, they may affect the tumor itself which may influence results.

    Note: Urine sample should be free catch. Do not freeze.

  • Calcium

    Test Code
    T110
    Results:
    24 hours.
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
    Test Description
    Total Calcium

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia. Lipemia can result in falsely elevated total calcium values.

  • Calcium, Ionized

    Test Code
    S18537
    Results:
    1-4 days.
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum anaerobically transferred from spun red top or serum separator tube into a plain, unopened red top tube.
    Test Description
    Calcium and Ionized Calcium

    Used to further explore the relevance of abnormalities in total calcium by assessing its ionized fraction.

    Interferences: Aerobic exposure, or marked hemolysis and lipemia.

    Note: Sample must be anaerobically transferred from spun collection tube into plain red top.

  • Calici Virus – IFA

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

    Interferences: Sample submitted in tubes with separator gel.

  • Canine Adult Wellness Immune Profile with SDMA

    Test Code
    SA645
    Results:
    1-3 days.
    Container
    Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube, ANTECH™ provided fecal container.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, 6.0 mL urine, and 5.0 grams of feces.
    Test Description
    Adult Wellness Chemistry with SDMA, CBC, Ova and Parasite (O&P) with Centrifugation, Distemper/Parvo Vaccine Titer, and Urinalysis.

    A comprehensive minimum database (Adult Wellness Chemistry with a Complete Blood Count (CBC), and Urinalysis (UA)), SDMA (T1035) for glomerular filtration rate estimation, fecal analysis via zinc sulfate centrifugation/flotation for Ova and Parasite (O&P) detection (T805) and Distemper/Parvovirus Vaccine Titer.

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.

  • Canine Adult Wellness with SDMA and UA

    Test Code
    SA625
    Results:
    1-2 days.
    Container
    Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube, ANTECH™ provided fecal container.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, and 6.0 mL urine.
    Test Description
    Adult Wellness Chemistry with SDMA, CBC, Heartworm Antigen, and Urinalysis.

    A comprehensive minimum database (Wellness Chemistry with a Complete Blood Count (CBC), and Urinalysis (UA)), heartworm antigen detection, and SDMA (T1035) for glomerular filtration rate estimation.

    Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.

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