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  • CBC

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

  • 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)

  • CBC Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD03
    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 whoole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. A Complete Blood Count (CBC) assessment of the quantity and morphology of the erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets.

  • CBC Follow-up Recheck

    Test Code
    T330R
    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
    This is a follow-up recheck test code. A Complete Blood Count (CBC) reevaluation. Resubmission must be within 4 weeks of original accession.

  • CBC Follow-up Recheck

    Test Code
    Results:
    Component
    WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and Differential: Percent and Absolute Neutrophils, Heterophils, Bands, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils
    Specimen
    1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Recheck codes can be used within 30 days of original profile submission by including original accession number.

  • CBC Path Review Add-on

    Test Code
    REVW
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Clinicopathologist review add-on to CBC
    Specimen
    0.5 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    This code is used to add-on a clinicopathologist review to a Complete Blood Count (CBC).

  • CBC, Fibrinogen

    Test Code
    Results:
    Component
    CBC, Fib (Quantitative)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; With or without 0.5 mL citrated plasma (preferred for Fibrinogen) in blue top tube
    Test Description
    Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Fibrinogen (Fib) Quantitative.

  • CBC, Fibrinogen (Quantitative)

    Test Code
    T332
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    CBC, Fib (Quantitative)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube; with or without 0.5 mL citrated plasma (preferred for Fibrinogen) in blue top tube
    Test Description
    Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Fibrinogen (Fib).

  • CBC, Path Review Add-on

    Test Code
    Results:
    Component
    Clinicopathologist review of CBC
    Specimen
    0.5 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Used to add-on a clinicopathologist review to a Complete Blood Count (CBC).

  • CBC, Reticulocyte Count

    Test Code
    Results:
    Component
    WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and estimate, WBC differential, RBC, WBC morphology, retic count, CHr
    Specimen
    1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Complete Blood Count (CBC), Reticulocyte (Retic) Count, and Reticulocyte hemoglobin (CHr).

  • CBC, Reticulocyte Count

    Test Code
    T337
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and estimate, WBC differential, RBC, WBC morphology, retic count, CHr
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Complete Blood Count (CBC), reticulocyte (retic) count, and Reticulocyte hemoglobin (CHr).

  • CBC, Special Path Review

    Test Code
    T331
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and estimate, WBC differential, RBC, WBC morphology. A clinical pathologist will then review results and blood smears and provide an interpretative comment of the CBC.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood
    Test Description
    Complete Blood Count (CBC), path review with interpretative comment.

  • CBC, Special Path Review

    Test Code
    Results:
    Component
    WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and estimate, WBC differential, RBC, WBC morphology. A clinical pathologist will then review results and blood smears and provide an interpretative comment of the CBC.
    Specimen
    1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Complete Blood Count (CBC) with path review and interpretative comment.

  • Chemistry (Equine)

    Test Code
    L010
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, AST, GGT, DBIL, TBIL, LDH, BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, PHOS, CA, CL, CHOL, CPK, GLU, K, MG, NA, NA/K, TRIG
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), BUN/Creatinine Ratio (BUN/CREA), Calcium (CA), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Creatinine (CREA), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), Direct Bilirubin (DBIL), Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Magnesium (MG), Phosphorus (PHOS), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Triglyceride (TRIG), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), and Total Protein (TP).

  • Chemistry (Equine)

    Test Code
    Results:
    Daily
    Component
    TP, ALB, GLOB, ALP, AST, GGT, TBIL, LDH, BUN, CREA, PHOS, CA, CL, CHOL, CPK, GLU, MG, K, NA, TRIG
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Albumin (ALB), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Calcium (CA), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Creatinine (CREA), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Magnesium (MG), Phosphorus (PHOS), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Triglyceride (TRIG), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), and Total Protein (TP).

    Sample Handling: Serum separator samples should be spun prior to submission; Red top tubes should be spun and serum transferred to a non-additive tube and marked as SERUM. If the serum is not separated from the red blood cells, chemistry values can be affected.

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Test Request Forms

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  • 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)